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−3x+2−5x−7=4x+2 please help

−3x+2−5x−7=4x+2 please help
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−3x+2−5x−7=4x+2
please help

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User Kushagra Gour
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Answer:

x= -7/12

Explanation:

Subtract the numbers

-3x+2-5x-7=4x+2

-3x-5-5x=4x+2

Combine like terms

-3x-5-5x=4x+2

-8x-5=4x+2

Add 5 to both sides of the equation

-8x-5=4x+2

-8x-5+5=4x+2+5

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User Rafidude
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x = -0.583 (continuing) or -7/12
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User Azeemarif
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