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13= -2(x+1) + 7x solve for x

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Explanation:

13=-2x-2+7x

15=5x

x=3

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User Jack Pilowsky
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Answer:

x=3

Explanation:

13= -2 (x+1) +7x (given)

13+-2x - 2 +7x (distributive property of multiplication over addition)

13 + 5x -2 (combine like terms)

15 = 5x (addition property of equality)

3 = x (division property of equality)

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