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Question 716468: ok so in math we are learning how to solve equations with variables on both sides and i dont understand how to solve it example: 2x+16=-x-5 please help! Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! 2x+16=-x-5
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Add "x" to both sides:
Subtract 16 from both sides:
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3x = -21
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Divide both sides by 3 to get:
x = -7
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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