How do you solve #-7x - 12= - 2x - 47#?

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Answer 1 · 2016-10-03T04:59:43

#x=7#

#-7x-12=-2x-47#

Add #7x# to both sides of the equation.

#-12=-2x-47+7x#

Simplify.

#-12=5x-47#

Add #47# to both sides.

#47-12=5x#

Simplify.

#35=5x#

Divide both sides by #5#.

#35/5=x#

Simplify.

#7=x#

Switch sides.

#x=7#