SOLUTION: how do I do the problem -7x + 9x = 10

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Question 84546: how do I do the problem -7x + 9x = 10
Answer by funmath(2933) About Me  (Show Source):
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-7x + 9x = 10
%28-7%2B9%29x=10
2x=10
2x%2F2=10%2F2
highlight%28x=5%29
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Proof:
-7(5)+9(5)=10
-35+45=10
10=10 We're right!
Happy Calculating!!!