SOLUTION: Solve 16x+3-12x=-7

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Question 707411: Solve 16x+3-12x=-7
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16x%2B3-12x=-7 Start with the given equation.



4x%2B3=-7 Combine like terms on the left side.



4x=-7-3 Subtract 3 from both sides.



4x=-10 Combine like terms on the right side.



x=%28-10%29%2F%284%29 Divide both sides by 4 to isolate x.



x=-5%2F2 Reduce.



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Answer:

So the solution is x=-5%2F2