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2 years ago

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- 7 ( x - 2 ) + 1 = 15 - 7x

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Savatey [412]2 years ago

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Answer: x=1

Step-by-step explanation:

You need to open up the parenthesis so you multiply every term inside the parenthesis by -7.

1. -7x + 14 + 1 = 15 -7x

2. Combine like terms -7x + 15 = 15-7x

The two sides of the equation are the same so that means that x=1

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