Please help, Solve for X

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Tresa332006

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I have tried this problem several ways and still can't get the correct answer.

7x - 3 = -5x + 8


I tried subtracting 7x from both sides when checked wrong answer.
I tried subtraction -5x from both sides when checked wrong answer. I am not sure of what I am doing wrong. can some one help
 
Tresa332006 said:
I have tried this problem several ways and still can't get the correct answer.
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Please reply showing all of your steps.

Thank you.

Eliz.
 
I copy the wrong problem( didn't have my glasses on)

The problem is :

7x - 3 = -5x - 18

7x + 5x - 3 = -5x + 5x - 18

12x - 3 + 3 = -18 + 3

12x = -15

x = -15/12
 
Your work is correct. On what basis do you feel your answer to be incorrect?

Thank you.

Eliz.
 
If you are feeding it to a computer you might have to reduce the fraction.
 
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