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Solve for x in the following equation: 6x + 35 = -2x + 11

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Answer: X= -3

Step-by-step explanation:

6x +35 = 2x +11

Add 2x to both sides

6x+35+2x=11

Combine 6x and 2x

8x+35=11

Subtract 35

8x=11-35

Subtract 35 from 11

8x=-24

Divide both

X= -24/4

Divide -24 by 8

X=-3

I think

User Shumana Chowdhury
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Answer: x=3

Step-by-step explanation:
6x+35=-2x+11
8x=-24
x=3
User Reifocs
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