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Solve 2 (x – 4) – 6 = 7(x + 8) for x.

Solve 2 (x – 4) – 6 = 7(x + 8) for x.
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Solve 2 (x – 4) – 6 = 7(x + 8) for x.

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User Actaram
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Answer:

x= -14

Explanation:

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User Tbjorch
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Answer:

x = -14

Explanation:

2(x - 4) - 6 = 7(x+8)

2x - 8 - 6 = 7x + 56 (Distributive)

2x - 14 = 7x + 56 (combined like terms)

-5x = 70

x = -14

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