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6(x+7)+4=-8(x-5)-2 solve for x

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Answer:

x=-4/7

Explanation:

We are given an equation as

6(x+7)+4=-8(x-5)-2

and asked to solve for x

Simplify to get

Distribute 6 over x+7 and on right side -8 over x-5

6x+42+4 = -8x+40-2

Take -8x to left side to become +8x and 46 to right side to become -46

Grouping like terms

14x = 38-46 = -8

Divide by 14

x = -8/14 = -4/7

Since this is an equation, we get a single value for x

and answer is -4/7

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