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2x - 8 = 7 + 5x
Solve for x

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Answer:

-5

Explanation:

2x-8=7-5x

collect like terms

2x-5x=7+8

-3x=15

x=15/-3

x=-5

User Necker
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Answer: The value of x is -5.

Explanation:

As we know that LHS = RHS,

By bringing the constants to one side and variables to one side,the question can be solved.

Given in the question

2x-8 = 7+5x

on bringing variables to LHS,

2x-5x = 8+7

-3x = 15

x=(-15)/3 = -5

Hence the value of x is -5.

User Dishant Chanchad
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