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3 (1 - x)=2 (-4x + 7)
Solve for X.

User Minaz
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Use distributive property
3-3x = -8x + 14
Add 8x to both sides
3+ 5x = 14
Subtract 3 from both sides
5x = 11
X = 11/5
User Patonz
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Answer:

x = 11/5

Explanation:

3-3x = -8x +14

5x = 11

x= 11/5

User Ross Bush
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