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Solve the following equation. Then, explain the steps you took to solve using mathematical reasoning and vocabulary.

7x +3( 8+8x) = -162

User Marisella
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Nah that is not the answer
User Gediminas
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7x + 24 + 24x = -162
31x + 24 = -162
subtract 24 from both sides
31x = -186
x = -6
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