What is 8x - 3 = - 9 + 7x

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Amaris Romero

23 May, 08:48

What is 8x - 3 = - 9 + 7x

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Dylan Gross · Answer 1

x = - 6.

Step-by-step explanation:

8x - 3 = - 9 + 7x. Add 3 to both sides. 8x = - 6 + 7x. Subtract 7x from both sides. x = - 6.

You can substitute to check your answer. 8 (-6) - 3 = - 9 + 7 (-6). - 48 - 3 = - 9 + - 42. - 51 = - 51.

Simone Pope · Answer 2

x = - 6

Step-by-step explanation:

8x - 3 = - 9 + 7x

8x - 7x = - 9 + 3

x = - 6