SOLUTION: How do I solve the following?
8(x+1)+2=7x-(x-2)
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Question 924325: How do I solve the following?
8(x+1)+2=7x-(x-2)
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, Rongtian:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation.
Distribute.
Combine like terms on the left side.
Combine like terms on the right side.
Subtract from both sides.
Subtract from both sides.
Combine like terms on the left side.
Combine like terms on the right side.
Divide both sides by to isolate .
Reduce.
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Answer:
So the solution is
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Answer by Rongtian(7) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
First distribute and obtain 8x+8+2=7x-x+2. Now, combine like terms and isolate the variable, in this case, x. 8x+10=6x+2. 2x=-8 and x=-4.
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