Question

What is: -7x - 5x + 8 = -16 with steps

Answer 1

x = 2

First, combine like terms.

-7x - 5x + 8 = -16

-12x + 8 = -16

Subtract 8 from each side.

-12x + 8 -8 = -16 -8

-12x = -24

Lastly, divide each side by -12.

-12x /-12 = -24 /-12

x = 2

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