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3 years ago

Solve the equation: 5x + 7= 7x +23

Mathematics

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olga nikolaevna [1]3 years ago

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Answer:

x = -8

Step-by-step explanation:

1) 5x + 7= 7x +23

Move the terms

2) 5x + 7 -7x = 23

Collect like terms

3) 5x -7x = 23 - 7

Calculate

4) -2x = 16

Divide both sides by <em>-2</em>

5) x = -8

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