SOLUTION: 8-x = 6(x+1) -- ------ 3 7

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Question 698972: 8-x = 6(x+1)
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3 7

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
8-x = 6(x+1)
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3 7
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Cross-multiply:
7(8-x) = 3*6(x+1)
56 - 7x = 18x + 18
25x = 58
x = 58/25
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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