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-8(-x - 7) = 120

I forgot how to do equations pls help​

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Answer:

x = 8

Explanation:

Given

- 8(- x - 7) = 120 ( divide both sides by - 8 )

- x - 7 = - 15 ( add 7 to both sides )

- x = - 8 ( multiply both sides by - 1 )

x = 8

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