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7(x-6)=-14

Answer 1

Explanation:

expand brackets

7x - 42=-14

add 42 to both sides

7x -42 +42 =-14 + 42

7x= 28

divide 7 to both sides

7x/7=28/7

x=4

Answer 2

x=4

Explanation:

7(x-6)=-14

Distribute the 7

7x-42 = -14

Add 42 to each side

7x-42+42 = -14+42

7x = 28

Divide by 7

7x/7 = 28/7

x =4