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What does x equal in 7x - 8x =105

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-1x = 105
x = -105

Thus x is equal to -105
User Jesse C
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7x + 8x = 105
7x + 8x = 15x
15x = 105
15x = 105
Divide each side by '15'.
x = 7
Simplifying
x = 7
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