Solve Other Linear Equations Practice

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Solve for x
: 10x+5=7x−16
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Answer 1

To solve the equation \(10x + 5 = 7x - 16\), follow these steps:

1. Isolate the variable \(x\): Start by getting all terms involving \(x\) on one side and constant terms on the other.

   \[ 10x - 7x = -16 - 5 \]

2. Simplify both sides:

   \[ 3x = -21 \]

3. Solve for \(x\) by dividing both sides by 3:

   \[ x = \frac{-21}{3} \]

   \[ x = -7 \]

So, the solution is:

\[ x = -7 \]