SOLUTION: How would I solve this: -7x+1+8x=x+1

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Question 122607: How would I solve this:
-7x+1+8x=x+1
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

-7x%2B1%2B8x=x%2B1 Start with the given equation



x%2B1=x%2B1 Combine like terms on the left side


x=x%2B1-1Subtract 1 from both sides


x-x=1-1 Subtract x from both sides


0x=1-1 Combine like terms on the left side


0x=0 Combine like terms on the right side


0=0 Simplify

Since this equation is always true for any x value, this means x can equal any number. So there are an infinite number of solutions.