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Write out the equation -52 times the difference between a number and 97 is equal to the number plus 39
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Write out the equation -52 times the difference between a number and 97 is equal to the number plus 39

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This would be displayed as -52(x - 97) = x + 39

Becuase we know what it's equal to, we can solve for x.

Distributive property

-52x + 5044 = x + 39

add 52x

5044 = 53x + 39

Subtract 39

5005 = 53x

Divide by 53

94.43 = x

The value of x is 94.43


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