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Solve this equation for x. 0.5(5-7x)= 8 - (4x+6)
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Solve this equation for x. 0.5(5-7x)= 8 - (4x+6)

User Jinish
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Answer: x = - 1


Explanation:

0.5(5-7x) = 8 - (4x+6)

Multiply both sides by 2

2 x 0.5(5-7x) = 2x8 - 2(4x+6)

5-7x = 16 - 8x - 12

8x - 7x = 16 - 12 - 5

x = - 1


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