Basic College Mathematics (10th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0134467795
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Chapter 9 - Basic Algebra - 9.7 Solving Equations with Several Steps - 9.7 Exercises - Page 679: 69

Answer

$x = -10$

Work Step by Step

$30 - 40 = -2x + 7x - 4x$ $-10 = -6x + 7x$ $-10 = x$ $x = -10$
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