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

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Answer:

x = -12

Explanation:

-10x+1+7x=37

Combine like terms

-3x+1 = 37

Subtract 1 from each side

-3x+1-1 = 37-1

-3x = 36

Divide by -3

-3x/-3 = 36/-3

x = -12

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