Question

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Solve the equation: 7(2x + 3) = 12x - 13

Answer 1

x = -17

Explanation:

7(2x + 3) = 12x - 13

Distribute

7*2x +7*3 = 12x-13

14x +21 = 12x-13

Subtract 12x from each side

14x-12x+21 = 12x-12x-13

2x+21 = -13

Subtract 21 from each side

2x+21-21 = -13-21

2x = -34

Divide by 2

2x/2 = -34/2

x = -17