How do i solve 3x+4-x=5x-16-7x?

Subtract xx from 3x3x.

2x+4=5x-16-7x2x+4=5x-16-7x

Subtract 7x7x from 5x5x.

2x+4=-2x-162x+4=-2x-16

Move all terms containing xx to the left side of the equation.

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Add - 2x-2x to both sides of the equation.

2x+4+2x=-162x+4+2x=-16

Add 2x2x and 2x2x.

4x+4=-164x+4=-16

Move all terms not containing xx to the right side of the equation.

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Subtract 44 from both sides of the equation.

4x=-16-44x=-16-4

Subtract 44 from - 16-16.

4x=-204x=-20

Divide each term by 44 and simplify.

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Divide each term in 4x=-204x=-20 by 44.

4x4=-2044x4=-204

Cancel the common factor of 44.

Cancel the common factor of 44.

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Cancel the common factor.

4x4=-2044x4=-204

Divide xx by 11.

x=-204x=-204

Divide - 20-20 by 44.

x=-5

x=-5

Step-by-step explanation:

Combine like terms:

2x+4=-2x-16

4x=-20

Solve

x=-5