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How to write and solve; two times the quantity of 7x plus 5 equals -32?

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Answer: x = -3

Explanation:

First, we will write an equation.

two times ➜ 2 *

7x plus 5 7x + 5

equals -32 ➜ -32

2(7x+5) = -32

Next, we will solve by isolating the x variable.

2(7x+5) = -32

14x + 10 = -32

14x = -42

x = -3

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