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document.write( "How would I go on solving 5x - 8 = -2x + 6 </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "5x-8 = -2x+6  First, the the variable,x, on one side of the equation by adding 2x to both sides.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "7x-8 = 6 Now add 8 to both sides.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "7x = 14 Finally, divide both sides by 7.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x = 2 </SPAN>\n" );
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