Which value of x satisfies the equation 2(5x+1)−2x=2−2(3x+1)? −1/4 −1/7 1/9 1/7

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Which value of x satisfies the equation 2(5x+1)−2x=2−2(3x+1)?

−1/4

−1/7

1/9

1/7

by Miske

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Answer: -1/7

Explanation:

10x+2-2x=2-6x-2

=10x-2x=-6x-2

=8x=-6x-2

=8x+6x=-2

14x=-2

x=-2/14

x=-1/7

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