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5x - 7 = 7x + 4 solve for x
A: 1/5
B: -11/12
C: 11/2
D: -7/5

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Answer:

x = -11/2

Explanation:

  • 5x - 7 = 7x + 4
  • 5x - 7x = 4 + 7
  • -2x = 11
  • x = -11/2
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Answer:

the answer is B: -11/12

Explanation:

=> 5x - 7 = 7x + 4

=> 5x -7x = 4 +7

=> -2x = 11

=> x = -11/2

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