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Solution of the equation 5x + 72 = 1.5x -14 is x = 5


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True

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The correct option is B

False


5x + 72 =32x -14

10x + 7 = 3x – 28

10x – 3x + 7 = – 28

7x + 7 = – 28

7x = – 28 – 7

7x = – 35, x = -5


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