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What does x equal 7(2x+5)=4x -9 -x
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Answer: x=-4

Explanation:

Given

7(2x+5)=4x-9-x

Expand parenthesis

14x+35=4x-9-x

Combine like terms

14x+35=3x-9

Subtract 35 on both sides

14x+35-35=3x-9-35

14x=3x-44

Subtract 3x on both sides

14x-3x=3x-44-3x

11x=-44

Divide 11 on both sides

11x/11=-44/11

x=-4

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