Question 626588
{{{5x+7x=9x-40}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{12x=9x-40}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{12x-9x=-40}}} Subtract {{{9x}}} from both sides.



{{{3x=-40}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{x=(-40)/(3)}}} Divide both sides by {{{3}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=-40/3}}} 


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