SOLUTION: Solve for x. (- 2 + x)/7 - 3 = -2(x + 7) a. 121/15 b. 5 c. - 3 d. -5 The answer is 121/15. I need to know how to get that. Please answer ASAP.

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Question 854267: Solve for x.
(- 2 + x)/7 - 3 = -2(x + 7)
a. 121/15
b. 5
c. - 3
d. -5
The answer is 121/15. I need to know how to get that. Please answer ASAP.

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(- 2 + x)/7 - 3 = -2(x + 7)
(- 2 + x)/7 = -2(x + 7) + 3
(- 2 + x)/7 = -2x -14 + 3
(- 2 + x)/7 = -2x -11
- 2 + x = -14x -77
x = -14x - 75
15x = -75
x = -5

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