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-3x+2-5x-7=4x+2 what is the first step solve this
equation?

User Doxylee
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Answer: x = -0.58

Explanation:

-3x+2-5x-7=4x+2

First step, collect like terms

-3x -5x-4x = 2-2+7

-12x = 7

x = 7/-12

x = -0.58

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