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I need to solve for x

I need to solve for x-example-1
User JasonTrue
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Answer:

x=-6

Explanation:

8(2x-2)=7(3x+2)

simplify both sides

(8)(2x)+(8)(-2)=(7)(3x)+(7)(2)

distribute

16x+-16=21x+14

16x-16=21x+14

subtract 21x from both sides

-5x-16=14

add 16 to both sides

-5x=30

divide both sides by -5

x=-6

User Charles Lowell
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Answer:

x=-6

Explanation:

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