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2(x-7)-5x=13 how do i solve this
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2(x-7)-5x=13
how do i solve this

User Chris Stratton
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Answer:

x=-9

Explanation:

2(x-7)-5x=13

Remove the parenthesis

2x-14-5x=13

Collect like terms

-3x - 14 = 13

Move the constant to the right

-3x=13+14

Calculate

-3x=27

Divide on both sides to get the answer

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