SOLUTION: can you show me how to do this problem.. 10x-45=7x-60

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Question 103786: can you show me how to do this problem..
10x-45=7x-60
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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10x-45=7x-60 Start with the given equation



10x=7x-60%2B45Add 45 to both sides


10x-7x=-60%2B45 Subtract 7x from both sides


3x=-60%2B45 Combine like terms on the left side


3x=-15 Combine like terms on the right side


x=%28-15%29%2F%283%29 Divide both sides by 3 to isolate x



x=-5 Divide

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Answer:
So our answer is x=-5