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What is -2x-7=3(4x+7)

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Answer:

x= -2

Explanation:

-2x-7=3(4x+7)

multiply numbers in parenthesis by 3

-2x-7=12x+21

move terms

-2x-12x=21+7

subtract -2x to -12x but since there negative the equation is addition. Also, add 21 to 7

-14x=28

divide both sides by -14

x= -2

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Answer:

x= -2

Explanation:

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