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5.) - 7(-2x - 9) = 133
how do you solve this

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Answer: x= 5

Step-by-step explanation: Distribute the -7 into the parentheses, we get 14x+63=133. You then minus 63 on the left side of the equation and on the right side of the equation. You will get 14x=70. You then solve x by dividing 70 by 14 you will get x=5.

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