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280= -8 (-14+×)
What's the solution??

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Answer:

x = -21

Explanation:

The first you have to do is distribut the -8 to the -14 and x. Once you do that, you get 280 = 112 - 8x. Next, you need to subtract 112 from each side, so you get 168 = -8x. Now, you divide -8 from each side and you get -21 = x. Hope this helps!

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