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7x = 5 + 8x
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Answer:

x = -5

Step-by-step explanation:

  • 7x = 5 + 8x
  • Simplify both sides of the equation

7x = 8x + 5

  • Subtract 8x from both sides

7x − 8x = 8x + 5 − 8x

−x = 5

  • Divide both sides by -1

-x / -1 = 5 / -1

  • x = -5

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