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4X + 2( X+ 7) = 5(X-3) *

User Eminsenay
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Answer:

x = -29

Explanation:

4x + 2x +14 = 5x - 15

6x + 14 =5x - 15

x = -29

Please correct me if I'm wrong.

User Bodman
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Answer:

x= -29

Explanation:

hi! let's start off by distributing.

4x+2(x+7)=5(x-3)

4x+(2x+14)=5x-15 combine like terms

6x+14=5x-15 subtract 5x on both sides

x+14=-15 subtract 14 on both sides

x= -29

there's your answer!

User Yanfang
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