Question

What is the solution to the equation?-7(x-4)+8x=12+14

Answer 1

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Answer 2

\(-7(x-4)+8x=12+14\)

Distribute the -7 into the parenthesis:

\(-7x+28+8x=12+14\)

Add:

\(-7x+28+8x=26\)

Subtract 28 to both sides:

\(-7x+8x=-2\)

Combine like terms:

\(x = -2\)

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