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5(x+7) = 6x+1 what is X

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5(x+7) = 6x+1 what is X-example-1
User Basavaraj Metri
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The answer to this equation is x = 34.
Step-by-step explanation:
Your solving for x,
-Remove the parentheses from this equation-
-Next, distribute the 5 through the parentheses (5x7= 35) which means the equation now looks like this 5x+35=6x+1.
-Then you collect -
-The equation now looks like this 5x-6x = 1-35.
-Then after you do that, you should end up with -x = -34.
- Finally, you
- Your answer will now be x=34.
Hope this helps you understand it better!
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