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Solve the equation. −10x + 1 + 7x = 37

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−10x + 1 + 7x = 37

combine like terms

-3x + 1 = 37

subtract 1 from both sides

-3x = 36

divide both sides by (-3)

x = - 12


Answer

x = - 12

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