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Need help with this one it's very tricky

User Teagan
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The correct solution is:

7*(5x+2)=154

7*5x + 7*2 = 154

35x + 14 = 154

35x = 154 - 14

35x = 140

x = 140/35

x = 4

Answer:

140/35 is equivalent to 4, Susan just did not multiply. So joe is incorrect, and option D is the answer.

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