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Determine the sum of (8x1 – x + 4) and (3x + 5)

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Answer:

x = 1/9

Explanation:

8x¹ - x +4 can be also written as 7x + 4 or 7x = -4

And 3x + 5 can be written as 3x = -5

So,

7x = -4

-(3x = -5)

4x = 1

x = 1/9

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