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7 October, 23:50

Choose the answer based on the most efficient method as presented in the lesson.

If the first step in the solution of the equation - 8 - 7x = - 5x - 10 is "add 10," then what should the next step be?

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  1. 8 October, 00:05
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    Since you've added the 10 to both sides you should now have

    -2-7x = - 5x so next you'd want to add the 7x to both sides. This gets you

    -2=2x now all you have to do is divide both sides by positive 2.

    -1=x would be your answer. Hope this makes sense.
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