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Solve the equation: 8x−15x=−44−12

-8
-8

8
8

7
7

-7
-7

User Jeschafe
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Answer:8

8

Explanation:

8x-15x=-44-22

then you combine like tearms which is

8x-15=-44-12

-7x= -44 -22

Subtract the numbers

-7x=- 44- 22

-7x= -65

Divide both sides by the same factor

-7x= -65


(-7x)/(-7)=
(-56)/(-7) which is 8

so it is 8

8

User Qpirate
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-7x=-56
divide by -7 on each side
x=8
User Chicowitz
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