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78x − 12 = 316x + 5 what is the answer pls help

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User Mdarnall
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Answer:

-0.0714 approx

Explanation:

78x − 12 = 316x + 5

Bring all the like terms together

78x -316x = 5 + 12

-238x = 17

∴ x = 17 ÷ -238 = -0.0714 (rounded up to 3 significant figures)

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