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8(x-1)-2x = -(x +50)

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Answer:

x = -6

Explanation:

8(x-1)-2x=-(x+50) distribute parenthesis

8x-8-2x=-x-50 put like terms on the same side

8x-2x+x=8-50 combine like terms

7x=-42 isolate x by dividing both sides by 7

x=-6

User Rickdog
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Explanation:

8x-8-2x= -x-50

6x-8= -x-50

6x+x= -50+8

7x= -42

x= -42/7

x= -6

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