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SOMEONE HELP ME PLEASEE!!

1. Solve for x. Show each step of the solution.
2(1.5 – x) + 42 = 103 – 4(3x + 7)

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2(1.5 - x) + 42 = 103 - 4(3x + 7)

3 - 2x + 42 = 103 - 12x - 28

-2x + 45 = -12x + 75

-2x = -12x + 75 - 45

-2x = -12x + 30

-2x + 12x = 30

10x = 30

x = 30 ÷ 10

x = 3

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