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Help me solve this please -22-x=5+6x+9

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Answer: x = -5 1/7

Explanation:

-22 - x = 5 + 6x + 9

First, combine the like terms 5 and 9

5 + 9 = 14

-22 - x = 14 + 6x

Add x to each side

-22 = 14 + 7x

Subtract 14 from each side

-36 = 7x

Divide each side by 7

x = -5 1/7 (Yes, a fraction.)

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