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1 September, 03:31

How do i solve 3x+4-x=5x-16-7x?

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  1. 1 September, 03:54
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    Subtract xx from 3x3x.

    2x+4=5x-16-7x2x+4=5x-16-7x

    Subtract 7x7x from 5x5x.

    2x+4=-2x-162x+4=-2x-16

    Move all terms containing xx to the left side of the equation.

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    Add - 2x-2x to both sides of the equation.

    2x+4+2x=-162x+4+2x=-16

    Add 2x2x and 2x2x.

    4x+4=-164x+4=-16

    Move all terms not containing xx to the right side of the equation.

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    Subtract 44 from both sides of the equation.

    4x=-16-44x=-16-4

    Subtract 44 from - 16-16.

    4x=-204x=-20

    Divide each term by 44 and simplify.

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    Divide each term in 4x=-204x=-20 by 44.

    4x4=-2044x4=-204

    Cancel the common factor of 44.

    Cancel the common factor of 44.

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    Cancel the common factor.

    4x4=-2044x4=-204

    Divide xx by 11.

    x=-204x=-204

    Divide - 20-20 by 44.

    x=-5
  2. 1 September, 04:01
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    x=-5

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Combine like terms:

    2x+4=-2x-16

    4x=-20

    Solve

    x=-5
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