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59 = 2L+ 2 ( 3L - 14 1/2 )

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59 = 2L+ 2 ( 3L - 14 1/2 )

Rewrite the mixed number as an improper fraction

59 = 2L+ 2 ( 3L - 29/2 )

Distribute

59 = 2L +6L -29

Combine like terms

59 = 8L -29

Add 29 to each side

59+29 = 8L -29+29

88 = 8L

Divide each side by 8

88/8 = 8L/8

11 = L

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