How do you solve #5( 3x + 2) - 2= 2( 1- 7x )#?

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smendyka
Oct 31, 2016

#x = -6/29#

Explanation:

Sole this by expanding what is in the parenthesis and then solving for #x# while keeping the equation balanced:

#15x + 10 - 2 = 2 - 14x#

#15x + 8 = 2 - 14x#

#15x + 8 - 8 + 14x = 2 - 14x - 8 + 14x#

#29x = -6#

#(29x)/29 = -6/29#

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