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36 -5x = 7x +48
Which value of x makes the equation true?

User Zonyang
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Answer:


x=-5(1)/(3)

Explanation:

36 - 5x = 7x + 48

3x - 5x + 5x = 7x + 5x + 48

3x = 12x + 48

3x - 12x = 12x - 12x + 48

- 9x = 48

- 9x ÷ - 9 = 48 ÷ - 9


x=-5(1)/(3)

User Sanjay Dutt
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36-12x=48
-12x=12
X=-1
User Matteo Ferla
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