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How do you solve #-97- 2x = 10x + 119#?

Answer 1

Genesis Allen

#x = -18#

Here's how I did it:

#-97 - 2x = 10x + 119#

First, let's add #2x# to both sides of the equation: #-97 = 12x + 119#

Now let's subtract #119# from both sides of the equation: #-216 = 12x#

Finally let's divide both sides by #12# to get the value of #x#: #x = -18#

Hope this helps!

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Answer 2

Jace Anderson

To solve the equation -97 - 2x = 10x + 119, first combine like terms to isolate the variable: -97 - 2x = 10x + 119 -97 - 119 = 10x + 2x -216 = 12x x = -216/12 x = -18

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