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24. What value of x willmake the equationtrue?-3(-5 + 7x) = 3(x + 29)A. 4B. -4.25C. -3D. -6

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Answer

Option C is correct

x = -3

Step-by-step explanation

Solve for x, when the equation is

-3 (-5 + 7x) = 3 (x + 29)

15 - 21x = 3x + 87

-21x - 3x = 87 - 15

-24x = 72

Divide both sides by -24

(-24x/-24) = (72/-24)

x = -3

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