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2x – 7 = 5x + 8
solve for x

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Answer:

-5=x

Explanation:

2x-7=5x+8

get like terms on the same side

-7-8=5x-2x (I did this in one step hope you understand if not i can explain)

simplify

-15=3x

divide both sides by 3

-5=x

User Drodri
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The answer is -5 hope this works
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