SOLUTION: 5x +2 = 8x -7 What is x?

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Question 895014: 5x +2 = 8x -7
What is x?
Answer by harpazo(655) About Me  (Show Source):
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5x +2 = 8x -7

What is x?

5x - 8x = -7 - 2
-3x = -9
x = -9/-3
x = 3
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