SOLUTION: I need help sovling 7-5x=-(x+1) Thank you!!

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Question 484479: I need help sovling
7-5x=-(x+1)
Thank you!!
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, ewatrrr:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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7-5x=-(x+1)


7-5x=-x-1


-5x+x=-1-7


-4x=-8


x=-8/(-4)


x = 2

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 

Hi,

Removing parenthesis and isolating x on one side of the Eq to solve:

Question states***

7-5x = -(x+1)

7-5x = -x-1

 8 = 4x

 2 = x  OR x = 2!

CHECKING our Answer***

 7 -10 = -(3) = -3