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Your problem needs to be factored.
5x-2 + 2x+1 = 11x+7
Step 1: Combine like terms on both sides.
5x+2x = 7x
-2 + 1 = -1
This leaves you with:
7x - 1 = 11x + 7
Step 2: Put like terms on equal sides of the equation.
11x - 7x = 4x
-1 - 7 = -8
This leaves you with:
4x = -8
Step 3: Solve for X
Divide both sides by 4.
-8/4 = -2
4x/4 = x
You are left with:
x = -2
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