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Solve this equation for X: 0.5(5-7X)= 8- (4X+ 6)​
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Solve this equation for X:
0.5(5-7X)= 8- (4X+ 6)​

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Answer:

-1

Explanation:

0.5(5-7X) = 8 - (4X+6)

Expand the L.H.S by multiplying it by 0.5 and expand the bracket on the R.H.S by multiplying with -1

2.5 - 3.5X = 8 - 4X -6

Collect like terms

-3.5X + 4X = 8 - 6 - 2.5

0.5X = -0.5

Divide both sides by 0.5

X = -1

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