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How do I solve5 (X) +16.81 ( 1 - X) = 7

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first, use distributive property to expand whats in the brackets
second, isolate x by putting all terms with x on one side
divide both sides by -11.81 to have x on its own.
How do I solve5 (X) +16.81 ( 1 - X) = 7-example-1
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