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Solve the equation -9x+1=-x+17​

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Answer: b

Explanation:

User Lior Ohana
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Answer:

x=-2

Explanation:

-9x+1=-x+17

Add 9x on both sides:

1=8x+17

Subtract 17 on both sides:

-16=8x

Divide both sides by 8:

-2=x

Check x=-2!

-9x+1=-x+17 with x=-2

-9(-2)+1=-(-2)+17

18+1=2+17

19=19

19=19 is a true equation so x=-2 is correct.

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