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What is the solution to the equation 5 x + 2 x = 24 − 4 ( x − 5 ) ?

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5x + 2x = 24 − 4 (x−5)

5x + 2x = 24 + (−4)(x)+(−4)(−5)

5x + 2x = 24 + −4x +20

(5x +2x) =(−4x) +(24 +20)

7x= −4x + 44
+ 4x + 4x

11x/11 = 44/11

Answer : x = 4
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