SOLUTION: Solve for x. -(1+7x)-6(-7-x)=36

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Question 792838: Solve for x. -(1+7x)-6(-7-x)=36
Answer by Astarilus Flora(3) About Me  (Show Source):
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Simply distribute the negative sign.
-1-7x+42+6x=36;
Simplify
41-x=36;
Solve for "x"
41-41-x=36-41;
Final solution
-x=-5
x=5


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