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Solve for the variable: 129 = 7x + 73

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Answer:

x=8

Explanation:

Solve for x:

129 = 7x + 73

Subtract 73 from each side.

129-73 = 7x + 73-73

56 = 7x

Divide each side by 7

56/7 = 7x/7

8 =x

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