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10 September, 15:14

Solve for x.

3x - 5x + 8x + x = 42

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  1. 10 September, 15:26
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    The first step to solve this equation is to Combine like terms.

    3x - 5x + 8x + x = 42

    7x = 42

    The 2nd step is to divide 7 by 42. (Side by side need to divide).

    7x = 42

    /7 / 7

    x=6

    Your answer is x=6.

    (

    3x - 5x + 8x + x = 42

    7x = 42

    /7 / 7

    x=6

    )
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