SOLUTION: what is the value of x in the equatioon below: 3x+7=2x-1

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Question 211843: what is the value of x in the equatioon below:
3x+7=2x-1
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x%2B7=2x-1 Start with the given equation.


3x=2x-1-7 Subtract 7 from both sides


3x-2x=-1-7 Subtract 2x from both sides


x=-8 Combine like terms.


So the solution is x=-8