SOLUTION: I do not understand this equation could you please, please help? {{{-5x=7-6x}}} the answer is -14 how do we get that answer? I am so confused. Thanks so much

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Question 121378: I do not understand this equation could you please, please help? -5x=7-6x the answer is -14 how do we get that answer? I am so confused.
Thanks so much
Answer by sbfreak94(1) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Ok, first we need to get a variable on ONE side of the equation.
So we add 6x to -5x which equals x.
So now we have x=7
The answer is not -14 because if you "plug" it into the equation, it says 70=77 which is WRONG.