SOLUTION: what value of x will satisfy the equation 5x + 7 = 3x - 9?

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Question 770696: what value of x will satisfy the equation 5x + 7 = 3x - 9?
Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) About Me  (Show Source):
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5x + 7 = 3x - 9
2x=-16
x=-8