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(1 + 7x) - 6 * (-7 - x) = 36
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Answer:

-7/13

Explanation:

(1 + 7x) - 6 * (-7 - x) = 36 Distribute the 6 into (-7 - x)

1 + 7x + 42 + 6x = 36 Combine like terms (1 + 42) & (7x + 6x)

43 + 13x = 36 Subtract 43 from both sides

13x = -7 Divide by 13

x = -7/13

(1 + 7x) - 6 * (-7 - x) = 36 step pls-example-1
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