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-3(8+2x)+7=-(5x+4)
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Answer:

x=-13

Explanation:

Distribute

-24-6x+7=-(5x+4)

Add

-17-6x=-(5x+4)

Add the negative to the other side

-17-6x=-5x-4

Add 17 to both sides

-6x=-5x+13

Add 5x to both sides

-x=13

Divide by the same term (-1)

x=-13

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x= -13!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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