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Solve the equation. Check the solution. 10- 2x - 7 - 8x = 5
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Solve the equation. Check the solution. 10- 2x - 7 - 8x = 5

User Nick Surmanidze
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Answer:

-10x=2 so x=-5

Explanation:

User Dplanet
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Answer:

x=-2

Explanation:

Combine like terms:

10- 2x - 7 - 8x = 5

10-(-7)=10+7=17

2x-8x=-6x

17-6x=5

-17 -17

6x=-12

÷6 ÷6

x=-2

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