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2(−4x + 5) - 4x + 1 = -49

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Answer:

x=5

Explanation:

2(−4x + 5) - 4x + 1 = -49

-8x + 10 - 4x + 1 = - 49

-12x +11 = - 49

- 12x = - 49 - 11

- 12x = - 60

12x = 60

x = 5

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