SOLUTION: How would I solve this: -7x+1+8x=x+1

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Question 122607: How would I solve this:
-7x+1+8x=x+1

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given equation



Combine like terms on the left side


Subtract 1 from both sides


Subtract x from both sides


Combine like terms on the left side


Combine like terms on the right side


Simplify

Since this equation is always true for any x value, this means x can equal any number. So there are an infinite number of solutions.

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