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What is the answer for this equation -7x+8=-5x+2

User Superman
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Answer:

x = 3

Explanation:

- 7x + 8 = - 5x + 2

- 7x + 5x = 2 - 8

- 2x = - 6

x = 3

User Niket Malik
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Answer:

= 3

Explanation:

1. subtract 8 from both sides of the equation

2 . Simplify

3 . Add 5 5x 5x to both sides of the equation

4 . Simplify

5 . Divide both sides of the equation by the same term

6 . Simplify

User Wtjones
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