SOLUTION: How do i work out 7x - 2 = -5x +70 ? I have to find the value of 'x' and i need the setting out too..

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Question 535588: How do i work out 7x - 2 = -5x +70 ? I have to find the value of 'x' and i need the setting out too..
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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7x-2=-5x%2B70 Start with the given equation.


7x=-5x%2B70%2B2 Add 2 to both sides.


7x%2B5x=70%2B2 Add 5x to both sides.


12x=70%2B2 Combine like terms on the left side.


12x=72 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%2872%29%2F%2812%29 Divide both sides by 12 to isolate x.


x=6 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=6