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2x+12-7x=-2 what is the value of x in this question
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2x+12-7x=-2 what is the value of x in this question

User Arezou
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Answer:

The answer should be 2 because you are adding liked terms.

Explanation:

User Iandayman
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Answer:

x=
(14)/(5) or 2.8

Explanation:

combine like terms 2x-7x = -5x

subtract 12 from both sides to get -2-12 which = -14

-5x = -14

x=
(14)/(5)

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