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What is the answer to -7x-3x+2=-8x-8

User Ncoghlan
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-7x-3x+2=-8x-8
-7x-3x=-10x
-10x+2=-8x-8
-10x+8x=-2x
-8-2=-10
-2x=-10
-10/-2=5
x=5
User Norcalli
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-7x-3x+2=-8x-8 | combine like terms
-10x+2=-8x-8 | add 8x
-2x+2=-8 | subtract 2
-2x=-10 | divide by -2
x=5

User Bless Yahu
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