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Multi step equation help pls very quick


X - 7 = -2x - 5

User DrHopfen
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2 Answers

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Answer:

x =
(2)/(3)

Explanation:

x - 7 = - 2x - 5 ( add 2x to both sides )

3x - 7 = - 5 ( add 7 to both sides )

3x = 2 ( divide both sides by 3 )

x =
(2)/(3)

User Pablobu
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Answer:

  • x=1.5

Explanation:


x-7=-2x-5\\\\x+2x=7-5\\\\3x=2\\\\x=(2)/(3)\\\\\tt{x=1.5}

User Kashish Sharma
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