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What is the solution to this equation?
15 - 2x = 7 - 5x

User Poulo
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2 Answers

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Answer:

-8/3

Explanation:

User Zorglub
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Answer:

- 2 2/3

Explanation:

Step 1:

15 - 2x = 7 - 5x

Step 2:

15 = 7 - 3x

Step 3:

8 = - 3x

Step 4:

3x = - 8

Step 5:

- 8/3 = - 2 2/3

Answer:

x = - 2 2/3

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User Some Canuck
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