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Solve for x: 7(2x - 4) = 42

Solve for x: 7(2x - 4) = 42
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Solve for x:
7(2x - 4) = 42

User Idelara
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Answer:

x =5

Explanation:

Distribute the 7

leaves you with 14x - 28 =42

Add 42 to both sides, cancelling out the 28 on the left

left with 14x = 70

70/14 = 5

x = 5

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