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Solve the equation for the indicated variable

Solve the equation for the indicated variable-example-1
User Toxantron
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Answer:

-1

Explanation:

5(3x+7)=20-2(x+1)

15x+35=20-2x-2

17x=-17

x=-1

check answer:

5(3(-1)+7)=20-2(-1+1)

5(4)=20-0

20=20

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