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Please calculate 5+8x-7-9

User Abe
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Here is my work! Hope this helps:

5 + 8x - 7 - 9

8x - 2 - 9

8x - 11

8x = 11

x = 11/8

User Dvydra
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8x-11 I believe
combine like terms
5+(-7)-9
User Olivia
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