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2x-(8)-7x=4+10 help please

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Answer:

x= -22/5 or -4.4

Explanation:

Step 1- Collect like terms.

(2x-7x)-8= (10+4)

-5x-8= 14

Step 2- Add 8 to both sides.

-5x-8= 14

+8 +8

-5x= 22

Step 3- Divide to both sides.

-5x= 22

-5 -5

x= -22/5 or -4.4

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