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OpenStudy (anonymous):

5+3x-7x=17

OpenStudy (anonymous):

do you have to solve for x?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes

OpenStudy (anonymous):

x=3

OpenStudy (anonymous):

x=-3

OpenStudy (anonymous):

to make it easier combine like terms so you have 5-4x=17

OpenStudy (anonymous):

then subtract 5 from both sides, x = -3

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks that makes sense

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