SOLUTION: solve 7.6x-3.5x=-123

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Question 395495: solve 7.6x-3.5x=-123
Answer by EricL(29) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hello!
Problem: 7.6x-3.5x=-123
To solve this problem, just follow these steps...
Because 7.6x and -3.5x are like terms, subtract 3.5x FROM 7.6x to get 4.1x.
4.1x=-123
Divide each term in the equation by 4.1.
x=-30
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- Eric L