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Solve 8x − 2(x + 1) = 7x + 8 x = 6 x = −6 x = 10 x = −10

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Answer:

-10

Explanation:

8x-2x-2=7x+8

6x-2=7x+8

6x-7x=8+2

-x=10

x=-10

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Answer:

13

Explanation:

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