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-1.1x + 8.1x + 38 = -32

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Answer:

x= -10

Step-by-step explanation:

1. start by subtracting 38 from both sides

-1.1x+8.1x+ (38-38)= (-38-32)

2. Solve

-1.1x+8.1x= -70

3. Add the x- values

7x=-70

4. Solve

x= -10

User JIT Solution
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X = -10

Step-by-step explanation:

-1.1x + 8.1x + 38 = -32

Combine like terms : -1.1x + 8.1x

7x + 38 = -32

Subtract 38

7x = -70

Divide by 7

7x = -70/7

Answer:

x = -10

User Leon Fedotov
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