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-2x+28=-7(x-9) simplify your answer

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Answer:

x = 7

Explanation:

distribute the parenthesis on the right side of the equation

- 2x + 28 = - 7x + 63 ( add 7x to both sides )

5x + 28 = 63 ( subtract 28 from both sides )

5x = 35 ( divide both sides by 5 )

x = 7


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