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OpenStudy (barrelracing):

A. Given the equation 7(x + 2) = 2x − 1, solve for the variable. Explain each step and justify your process. B. Jeff solved a similar equation below. Is Jeff's solution correct? Explain why or why not. 3x − 2 = 5(x + 2) 3x − 2 = 5x + 10 8x = 8 x = 1

OpenStudy (dan815):

3rd step

OpenStudy (dan815):

is not possible

OpenStudy (dan815):

3x − 2 = 5x + 10 put the terms with x on one side and constants on the other side, what should you get

OpenStudy (barrelracing):

-12 = 2x

OpenStudy (dan815):

yes that is right

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