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Solve: −53x+0.5x=−14−38.5

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Answer: x=1

Explanation:

Add\:similar\:elements:-53x+0.5x=-52.5x

Subtract\:the\:numbers:-14-38.5=-52.5

Multiply\:both\:sides\:by 10

Refine

Divide\:both\:sides\:by -525

Simplify

x=1

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