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Solve the equation-17x-16=-135

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Answer:

x=7

Explanation:

Add 16 to both sides

-17x-16+16=-135+16

Simplify

-17x=-119

Divide both sides by -17

-17x/-17=-119/-17

Simplify

x=7

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