SOLUTION: how do i solve this quadratic eqaution 7x+36=x+4

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Question 427241: how do i solve this quadratic eqaution 7x+36=x+4
Found 2 solutions by rfer, richard1234:
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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This is not a quadratic
6x=-32
x=5.33

Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
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That is not a quadratic, since it only has degree 1. It can still be solved for x using algebraic methods:

7x + 36 = x + 4

6x = -32

x = -32/6 = -16/3.