SOLUTION: Solve for x: -7[4x-(x-5)]+2x = 3-x

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Question 50735: Solve for x:
-7[4x-(x-5)]+2x = 3-x

Answer by darq(90)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-7(4x-x+5)+2x = 3-x
-7(3x+5)+2x = 3-x
-21x-35+2x = 3-x
-19x-35 = 3-x
18x = -38
9x = -19
x= -2

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