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User Nomics
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Answer:

x = 3

Explanation:

7(2 - x) - 5(x - 1) = -6x + 1 (distribute the 7 and the 5)

14 -7x -5x + 5 = -6x + 1 (collect like terms)

-12x + 19 = -6x + 1 (add 12 on both sides)

19 = 6x + 1 (subtract 1 on both sides)

18 = 6x (divide by 6 on both sides)

3 = x

Hope this helps ya!!

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