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If 2x+3+7x=-24, what is the value of x?
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If 2x+3+7x=-24, what is the value of x?

User Alepac
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[ Answer ]

X = -3

[ Explanation ]


Group Like Terms:

2x + 7x + 3 = -24


Add Similar Elements: 2x + 7x = 9x

9x + 3 = -24


Subtract 3 From Both Sides:

9x + 3 - 3 = (-24) - 3


Simplify:

9x = -24


Divide Both Sides By 9:

9x / 9 = -24 / 9


Simplify:

= -3

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User Jerry Sha
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x= -3

2x+3+7x=-24
9x+3= -24
9x= -27
x= -3
User Kojiwell
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