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Solve for x. 7x - 3 = 2x - 18

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Answer:

x = -3

Explanation:

7x - 3 = 2x - 18

5x = -15

x = -15 : 5

x = -3

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check

7 * (-3) - 3 = 2 * (-3) - 18

-24 = -24

the answer is good

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