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What is the solution to -6 + 5(1-x) = - 13 – 7 x?

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What is the solution to -6 + 5(1-x) = - 13 – 7 x?-example-1
User Chris Hatton
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Answer:

x=-6

Explanation:


-6+5(1-x)=-13-7x

1) Using the distributive property distribute the 5 to the equation in the parenthesis


-6+5-5x=-13-7x

2) Combine the -6 and 5


-1-5x=-13-7x

3) Add 1 to both sides.


-1(+1)-5x=-13(+1)-7x


-5x=-12-7x

4) Add 7x to both sides


-5x(+7x)=-12-7x(+7x)\\ 2x=-12

5) Divide both sides by 2 to isolate the x.


(2x)/(2) =(-12)/(2)\\ x=-6

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