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-18 + 3x + x = -4x + 50 what is the value of x
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-18 + 3x + x = -4x + 50 what is the value of x

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-18 + 3x + x = -4x + 50

-18 + 7x + x = 50

-18 + 8x = 50

8x = 68

x = 8.5
User Richard Pianka
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Answer: x=17/2

Explanation:

-18+3x+x=-4x+50

Combine like terms on the left side.

-18+4x=-4x+50

Add 4x to both sides.

-18+8x=50.

Add 18 to both sides.

8x=68.

Divide by 8 on both sides.

x=68/8.

Simplify.

x=17/2

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