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Simplify by collecting the like terms. Then solve the equation.$$5 x-4 x+7=8-2$$
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On the left side, we have $5x - 4x$ which simplifies to $x$. On the right side, we have $8 - 2$ which simplifies to $6$. So, the equation becomes: $$x + 7 = 6$$ Show more…
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