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x=2
Simplify both sides of the equation.

Subtract 7x from both sides.

Subtract 32 from both sides.

Divide both sides by -15.
User Guangming Mao
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Answer:

x = 2

Explanation:

8(4-x) = 7x + 2

1) Distribute : 32 - 8x = 7x + 2

2) Subtract 32 : -8x = 7x - 30

3) Subtract 7x : -15x = -30

4) Divide 15 : x = 2 :)

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