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Solve 7x - 2(x + 1) = 6x + 14

A) -12

B) 12

C) -16

D) 16

User Igrigorik
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7x - 2(x + 1) = 6x + 14
7x - 2x - 2 = 6x + 14
5x - 2 = 6x + 14
6x - 5x = -2 - 14
x = -16

answer
C) -16
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