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-2(9x - 1)= -(x - 9) - 7x
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-2(9x - 1)= -(x - 9) - 7x

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Answer:

x=7/10

Explanation:

Use distributive property to simplify.

-18x + 2 = -x + 9 - 7x

Simplify like terms.

-18x + 2 = 9 - 8x

Add 18x on both sides.

10x+9=2

Subtract 9 on both sides.

10x=7

Divide by 10 on both sides.

x=7/10

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