Question

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solve for $x$:
$-5x + 6 = -7x - 2$
answer attempt 1 out of 2
$x = $

Explanation:

Step1: Add $7x$ to both sides

$-5x + 7x + 6 = -7x + 7x - 2$
$2x + 6 = -2$

Step2: Subtract 6 from both sides

$2x + 6 - 6 = -2 - 6$
$2x = -8$

Step3: Divide by 2 on both sides

$\frac{2x}{2} = \frac{-8}{2}$
$x = -4$

Answer:

$x=-4$