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Solve the equation.

–9x + 1 = –x + 17

x = –8
x = –2
x = 2
x = 8

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Answer:

-9x + 1= -x + 17

- 9x + x= 17 - 1

-8x = 16

- x = 16÷8

x = -2

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-9x + 1= -x + 17

- 9x + x= 17 - 1

-8x = 16

- x = 16÷8

x = -2

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