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5 - x - x = - 1
x = ?

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in order for this equation to work x must = 3
User Evilpie
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5 - x - x = - 1
5 + -2x = - 1
-5 -5
-2x
= -6
divided by 2 on both sides
x = 3
User Brent Yorgey
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