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Combining like terms: -1 - 7x + x​

User Ehren
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Answer: -0.125

Explanation:

-1-7x+x

+7 +7

-1=8x

/8 /8

x=-0.125

User Lilik
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Answer:

=−6x−1

Explanation:

Let's simplify step-by-step.

−1−7x+x

=−1+−7x+x

Combine Like Terms:

=−1+−7x+x

=(−7x+x)+(−1)

=−6x+−1

User Yodish
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