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5х + 34 = -2 (1 - 7x) help me solve it step by step !

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5x+34=−2+14x

5x+34=14x−2

34=14x−2−5x

34=9x−2

34+2=9x

36=9x

36/9 = x

4= x

X=4
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Answer: x = 4

Explanation:

5x + 34 = -2(1 - 7x)

5x + 34 = -2 + 14x Multiply -2 to 1 and -7x

5x + 36 = 14x Add 2 to both sides

36 = 9x Subtract 5x to both sides

4 = x Divide 9 to both sides

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