SOLUTION: Solve and check the linear equation. -6x-1-3(x+1)=7x-5

Question 132401: Solve and check the linear equation.
-6x-1-3(x+1)=7x-5
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

Add 4 to both sides

Subtract 7x from both sides

Combine like terms on the left side

Combine like terms on the right side

Divide both sides by -16 to isolate x

Reduce

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Answer:
So our answer is (which is approximately in decimal form)

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Check:

Start with the given equation

Plug in

Combine like terms

Multiply

Combine like terms. Since the two sides of the equation are equal, this verifies our answer.
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