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Solve the equation. Simplify your answer. 2 (3-x) = 16 (x+1)
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Solve the equation. Simplify your answer.
2 (3-x) = 16 (x+1)

Solve the equation. Simplify your answer. 2 (3-x) = 16 (x+1)-example-1
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(2 x 3) - (2x) = (16x) + (16 x 1)
6 - 2x = 16x + 16
6 - 16 = 16x + 2x (subtract 16 and add 2x on both sides)
-10 = 18x
x = -10/18 = -5/9
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