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What is the answer to -282=-6(5+7x)

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Answer:

x = 6

Explanation:

We have to isolate x.


-282 = -6(5+7x)

Distribute.

-282 = -30 - 42x

Add 30 to both sides.

-252 = -42x

Divide both sides by -42.

6 = x

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