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What is the value of x in the equation
7 (4x + 1) – 3x = 5x – 13?
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Answer: x = -1

Explanation:


7 (4x + 1) -3x = 5x-13

Distribute 7.


28x+7-3x=5x-13

Subtract 7.


28x-3x=5x-13-7

Subtract 5x


28x-3x-5x=-13-7

Combine like terms;


20x=-20

Divide by 20.


x=(-20)/(20)\\ x=-1

User Shasi Kanth
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Answer:

x = - 1

Explanation:

7 (4x + 1) – 3x = 5x – 13

28x + 7 - 3x = 5x - 13

25x + 7 = 5x - 13

25x - 5x = -13 - 7

20x = -20

x = -20/20

x = -1

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