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Solve for x (SHOW WORK)

-7(1-8x)=105

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-7(1 - 8x) = 105 |divide both sides by (-7)

1 - 8x = -15 |subtract 1 from both sides

-8x = -16 |divide both sides by (-8)

x = 2

User Ryan Tensmeyer
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Answer is x=2

-7(1-8x)=105

-7+56x=105

Add 7 to both sides

56x=112

Divide both sides by 56

x=2


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