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What is the answer to this equation:5x-4x+2=1

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Answer:


x=-1

Explanation:


5x-4x+2=1

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.


5x-4x+2=1


5x+-4x+2=1


(5x+-4x)+(2)=1 (Combine Like Terms)


x+2=1


x+2=1

Step 2: Subtract 2 from both sides.


x+2-2=1-2


x=-1

Therefore,
x=-1 will be your final answer.

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