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Solve the following equation for x:
4x – 10 = – 5x+8

User Nemi
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Answer:

x = 2

Explanation:

Given

4x - 10 = - 5x + 8 ( add 5x to both sides )

9x - 10 = 8 ( add 10 to both sides )

9x = 18 ( divide both sides by 9 )

x = 2

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