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2x - 3 -5 - 7x = -3x + 5 - 6 - 4x

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Answer:

x = 7/2

Explanation:

2x - 3 -5 - 7x = -3x + 5 - 6 - 4x

Combine like terms

-5x -8 = -7x -1

Add 7x to each side

-5x+7x -8 = -7x+7x -1

2x-8 =-1

Add 8 to each side

2x-8+8 = -1+8

2x = 7

Divide by 2

2x/2 = 7/2

x = 7/2

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