SOLUTION: I haven't ddone algebra in over 20 yrs. I'm sure this equasion is very simple but maybe with your help I can work my way through. (((-8+ 3x -7x =48 )))

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Question 235227: I haven't ddone algebra in over 20 yrs. I'm sure this equasion is very simple but maybe with your help I can work my way through. (((-8+ 3x -7x =48 )))
Found 2 solutions by mando271, josmiceli:
Answer by mando271(42) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-8+3x-7x=48
-8-4x=48
-4x=56
x=-14

Answer by josmiceli(6769) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The big important rule for solving equations is:
Whatever you do to one side of the equation, you
must do to the other side.

The next rule is:
Get the unknown on the left side and the
numbers on the right side
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Add to both sides

Simplify the left side

Divide both sides by

Now check the answer:

OK