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What is the solution for x in the equation?
-3x + 7x-8= 34 + 9x - 2

User Mazatwork
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-3x +7x-9x=34-2+8
-5x=34+6
-5x=40
-5x/-5=40/-5
x=-8
User Boggy
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Answer:

x = -8

Explanation:

4x -8 = 9x + 32

5x = -40

x= -8

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