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Plot the solution of the equation on the number line

Plot the solution of the equation on the number line-example-1
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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the equation:


7x+7=-14

First, subtract 7 from both sides:


\begin{gathered} 7x+7-7=-14-7 \\ 7x=-21 \end{gathered}

Next, divide both sides by 7:


\begin{gathered} (7x)/(7)=-(21)/(7) \\ x=-3 \end{gathered}

The solution of the equation on the number line is shown below:

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