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Solve the equation give your simplified answer

Solve the equation give your simplified answer-example-1
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Answer:

-16/5

Explanation:

Perform the indicated multiplication. We get:

7x + 7 = 1 - 10 + 2x.

Next, combine like terms: combine the x terms and combine the constants:

5x = -16

Dividing both sides by 5, we get the solution x = -16/5

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