Math Problem Statement

-2x + 1 = -x + 7

Solution

To solve the equation:

2x+1=x+7-2x + 1 = -x + 7

Let's follow these steps:

Step 1: Move all terms involving xx to one side and constants to the other side.

We can do this by adding 2x2x to both sides:

1=x+7+2x1 = -x + 7 + 2x

Simplify:

1=x+71 = x + 7

Step 2: Subtract 7 from both sides to isolate xx:

17=x1 - 7 = x

Simplify:

6=x-6 = x

Final Answer:

x=6x = -6

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Here are 5 related questions to expand on this:

  1. How would the solution change if the equation was 2x+1=x+10-2x + 1 = -x + 10?
  2. Can you solve 3x5=x+83x - 5 = -x + 8?
  3. What happens if you add a constant to both sides of an equation?
  4. How do you check if your solution to an equation is correct?
  5. How do you solve equations with fractions?

Tip: Always double-check your solution by substituting the value of xx back into the original equation.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Equations
Algebra

Formulas

Basic linear equation ax + b = c

Theorems

Addition Property of Equality
Subtraction Property of Equality

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8