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11 + 15x = -7 + 13x simplify as much as possible

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11 + 15x = -7 + 13x

First start with x. Opposite of addition is subtraction. So:

15x - 13x equals 2x.
Then -7-11 equals -28.
Now you’re left with 2x = -28. Divide 2 on both sides to get x = -14 as your answer.
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