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Solve for X. Write your answer in the form "x= " 7x + 65 - 23 =21

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Answer:

x = -3

Explanation:

Subtract 42 from both sides of the equation and simplify.

7x +65 -23 -42 = 21 -42

7x = -21

x = -3 . . . . . . . . divide by 7

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