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1+4x=-5+7x what does x equal


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1+4x=5+7x
-4x
1=5+3x
-5
-4=3x
User Dnnagy
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Answer:

x = 2

Explanation:

Given

1 + 4x = - 5 + 7x ( subtract 7x from both sides )

1 - 3x = - 5 ( subtract 1 from both sides )

- 3x = - 6 ( divide both sides by - 3 )

x = 2

User Felix TheCat
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