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How do I solve 6x-15+52=11x-12?

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The answer is 49/5 bc you and and subtract the numbers subtract 37 from each side
User Sebastian Hoffmann
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Answer:

x = 49/5 (fraction)

Explanation:

Add and subtract the numbers: -15 + 52 =37

6x+37=11x-12

Subtract 37 on both sides:

6x+37-37=11x-12-37

Simplify:

6x=11x-49

Subtract 11x from both sides:

6x-11x=11x-49-11x

Simplify:

-5x=-49

Divide both sides by -5

-5x/-5=-49/-5

= 49/5

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