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7(1-2x)=-x+33
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x= -2

my friend included the steps above

User SDJSK
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7(1 - 2x) = -x + 33

Distribute 7 inside the parentheses.

7 - 14x = -x + 33

Subtract 7 from both sides.

-14x = -x + 26

Add x to both sides.

-13x = 26

Divide both sides by -13.

x = -2

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