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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