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Solve the equation.
7(1 – 8x) – 6 = 169

User Michel Tol
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2 Answers

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Answer:

Explanation:

Here you go mate

Step 1

7(1-8x)-6=169 Equation/Question

Step 2

7(1-8x)-6=169 Simplify

-56x+1=169

Step 3

-56x+1=169 Subtract 1

-56x=168

Step 4

-56x=168 Divide both sides

Answer

x=-3

User Bismillah
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Answer:

x=-3

Explanation:

rearrange terms

distribute

subtract the numbers

subtract 1 from both sides of the equation

simplify

User Zagorax
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