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2(3-(2x+4))-5(x-7)=3x+1
find x

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Answer:

x=8/3

Explanation:

2(3-(2x+4))-5(x-7)=3x+1 (first distribute)

-9x+33=3x+1 (subtract 33 from both sides)

-9x=3x-32 (subtract 3x from both sides)

-12x =-32 (divide both sides by -12)

x=8/3

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