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Solve the equation -10X +1 + 7X = 37

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Answer:

-12

Explanation:

User Dgrijuela
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Answer:

X = -12

Explanation:

-10X + 1 +7X = 37

-10X + 7X + 1 = 37 {Add the like terms}

-3X + 1 = 37 {Subtract 1 form both sides}

-3X + 1 -1 = 37 -1

-3X = 36 {Divide both sides by (-3)}


(-3x)/(-3)=(36)/(-3)\\\\

X = -12

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