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- 5x +3.(x + 1) = 8x - 7



integer coefficient equation

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Answer:1

Explanation:

-5x+3(x+1)=8x-7

Open brackets

-5x+3x+3=8x-7

Collect like terms

-5x+3x-8x=-7-3

-10x=-10

Divide both sides by -10

-10x/-10=-10/-10

x=1

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