SOLUTION: -2(x-6)+7=35

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Question 352929: -2(x-6)+7=35
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-2%28x-6%29%2B7=35 Start with the given equation.


-2x%2B12%2B7=35 Distribute.


-2x%2B19=35 Combine like terms on the left side.


-2x=35-19 Subtract 19 from both sides.


-2x=16 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%2816%29%2F%28-2%29 Divide both sides by -2 to isolate x.


x=-8 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=-8


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