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Solve the following equation. answer in terms of a mixed number. 7(2x+6)=1

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7(2x+6)=1
14x+42=1
14x=1-42
14x=-41
x=-41/14
=-2 13/14
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7(2x + 6) = 1 \\ 14x + 42 = 1 \\ 14x = - 41 \\ x = - 2 (13)/(14)

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