SOLUTION: Solve the following equation: -(5x+7)-(7x-5)=7-(3x+1)

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Question 414512: Solve the following equation:
-(5x+7)-(7x-5)=7-(3x+1)

Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, rfer:
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.


Combine like terms on the right side.


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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Answer by rfer(16322)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-5x-7-7x+5=7-3x-1
-9x=8
x=-8/9

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