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What is 23 – 7x + 6 + 8x = 26

User JazzCat
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Answer:

x=-3

Explanation:

23 – 7x + 6 + 8x = 26

Add the numbers to get,

29-7x+8x=26

Move the constant to the right,

29+x=26

Add the numbers to get,

x=26=29

Calculate the difference

x=26-29

Calculate,

x=-3

User Jesse Atkinson
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Answer: x = -3

Step-by-step explanation: hope this helps

23 – 7x + 6 + 8x = 26

x + 29 = 26

x + 29 - 29 = 26 - 29

x = 26 - 29

x = -3

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