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Solve for x.

23(x−7)=−2

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the answer is x= 6.913
User Zubda
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Answer:


x=4

Explanation:

we have


(2)/(3)(x-7)=-2

solve for x

Multiply by
3 both sides


2(x-7)=-2*3


2x-14=-6

Adds
14 both sides


2x-14+14=-6+14


2x=8

Divide by
2 both sides


x=4

User Laxmi
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