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What is the answer to -9x+1=-x+17 what is -9x + 1 equals negative x + 17

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Answer: -2

Step-by-step explanation:

-9x + 1 = -x+ 17

Add x to both sides.

-8x + 1 = 17

Subtract 1 from both sides.

-8x = 16

Divide by -8 on both sides.

x=-2

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