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Solving multi-step equations

49 + 2x = 6x + 52

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Answer:

x = -
(3)/(4)

Explanation:

Given

49 + 2x = 6x + 52 ( subtract 6x from both sides )

49 - 4x = 52 ( subtract 49 from both sides )

- 4x = 3 ( divide both sides by - 4 )

x =
(3)/(-4) = -
(3)/(4) = - 0.75

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