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Solve the solution. -9x+1=x+17

Solve the solution. -9x+1=x+17-example-1
User DariusV
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Answer:

B x = - 2

Explanation:

-9x + 1 = -x + 17

-9x + x = 17 - 1

- 8x = 16

- x = 2 | ·(-)

x = - 2

User Qbush
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Answer:

-2

Explanation:

-9x+1 = -x+17

1-17 = -x+9x

-16 = 8x

-16/8 = x

-2 = x

User Daker
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