SOLUTION: How do i work out 7x - 2 = -5x +70 ? I have to find the value of 'x' and i need the setting out too..

Question 535588: How do i work out 7x - 2 = -5x +70 ? I have to find the value of 'x' and i need the setting out too..
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation.

Add to both sides.

Add to 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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