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10(X+1) = 2x -7 solve for X:

User Dereon
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Answer:

x = -17/8

Explanation:

10(x+1) = 2x - 7

=> 10x + 10 = 2x - 7

=> 10x - 2x = -10 - 7

=> 8x = -17

=> x = -17/8

User Nick ONeill
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x=-17/8

10x + 10 = 2x - 7
8x = -17
x = -17/8
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