jackiesotelo172 jackiesotelo172
  • 22-05-2018
  • Mathematics
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solve the equation
-10x+1+7x=37
a. x=-15
b. x=-12
c. x=12
d. x=15

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prestonshelton
prestonshelton prestonshelton
  • 22-05-2018
Hello!

You can solve this algebraically

-10x + 1 + 7x = 37

Combine like terms

-3x + 1 = 37

Subtract 1 from both sides

-3x = 36

Divide both sides by -3

x = -12

The answer is B) x = -12

Hope this helps!
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jipper111
jipper111 jipper111
  • 22-05-2018
x = - 12 is the answer. Heres how to do it:

-10x + 1 + 7x = 37

-3x + 1 = 37

-3x = 36

x = -12


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