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What is the value of x in the equation -x = 6 - 3x + 8?
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What is the value of x in the equation -x = 6 - 3x + 8?

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Answer:

x=7

Explanation:

Collect like terms:

-x=6-3x+8

-x+3x=6+8

Simplify

2x=14

Simplify

x=7

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