Use the distributive property to correctly solve 7(2 - x) = 28.

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Use the distributive property to correctly solve
7(2 - x) = 28.

by Emad

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Answer:

x = -2

Explanation:

7(2 - x) = 28

Distribute

14 -7x = 28

Subtract 14 from each side

14-7x-14 = 28-14

-7x = 14

Divide each side by -7

-7x/-7 = 14/-7

x = -2

Rishab answered Sep 17, 2021

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