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−6(x + 5) + 34 = 13 − 7x
x = ______

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User Daywon
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X=9 is the correct answer
User Alimin
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Answer:

x=9

Explanation:

-6(x+5)+34=13-7x

distribute the -6

-6x-30+34=13-7x

-6x+4=13-7x

subtract 13 from both sides

-6x-9=-7x

add 6x to both sides

-9=-1x

divide by negative 1

9=x

User Yuriy Kravets
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