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3-8(1+8x)=-133
Solve for x

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Answer:

x=2

Explanation:

Expanding, we have 3 - 8-64x=-133.

Combining like terms, we have -5 - 64x=-133

Adding 5 to both sides, we have -64x= -128

Dividing by -64, we have x = 2

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