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Two-step equation
2x+5x=-1
What's the answer for x=

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Answer:

x=-1/7

Explanation:

Combine like terms

7x=−1

Then you divide both sides by 7 and then you get x=-1/7 (fraction)

Hope it helps :)

User Sanz
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-1 / 7 = x

You need to combine the 2x and 5x then devise the 7x from -1
User Wener
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