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2x+1-14x=-71 please help me solve this

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Answer:

x=6

Explanation:

ok, so the first step is to organize the equation:

2×-14x= -71-1

now the only thing that is left to do is the simple math:

-12x=-72/÷(-12)

x=6

User Jay Gray
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Explanation:

add the like terms

2x - 14x = -71 -1

-12x = -72

12x = 72

x = 6

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