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7x+16=8x+15 solve for x and y

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Answer:

x = 1

Explanation:

7x + 16 = 8x + 15

Step 1 : Subtract 15 on both sides

7x + 16 - 15 = 8x

7x + 1 = 8x

Step 2 : Subtract 7x on both sides

1 = 8x - 7x

1 = 1x

x = 1

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