SOLUTION: 7x=4x-15

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Question 702370: 7x=4x-15
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7x=4x-15 Start with the given equation.


7x-4x=-15 Subtract 4x from both sides.


3x=-15 Combine like terms on the left side.


x=%28-15%29%2F%283%29 Divide both sides by 3 to isolate x.


x=-5 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=-5