-16 = -5x + x please help

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-16 = -5x + x
please help

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Answer:

x = 4

Explanation:

-16 = -5x + x --> Collect like terms --> -16 = -4x -->

swap the sides of the equation 4x = -16 -->

Divide both sides of the equation by -4 --> x =4

Tom Willis answered Sep 16, 2021

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