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5 + 6x = 2x - 7 what is x
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5 + 6x = 2x - 7 what is x

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Answer:

x =-3

Explanation:

5 + 6x = 2x - 7

Subtract 2x from each side

5 + 6x- 2x = 2x-2x - 7

5+4x = -7

Subtract 5 from each side

5+4x -5 = -7-5

4x = -12

Divide each side by 4

4x/4 = -12/4

x =-3

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