SOLUTION: please solve and explain the steps in solving the equation below. Thank you. -6(x-1)-(-7x-8)=9

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-6(x-1)-(-7x-8)=9

Answer by shrishti(3)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-6(x-1)-(-7x-8)=9
-6x+6-(-7x-8)=9
-6x+6+7x+8=9
-6x+7x=9-6-8
x=9-14
x=-5

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