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7(x-1)=-16-2x solve x

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Answer:

x=-1

Explanation:

7(x-1)=-16-2x

7x-7=-16-2x Plus 2x on each side

9x-7=-16 Plus 7 on each side

9x=-9 Divide each side by 9

x=-1

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