SOLUTION: 7(-2+x)=-56

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Question 366333: 7(-2+x)=-56
Found 3 solutions by robertb, nyc_function, rfer:
Answer by robertb(5830) About Me  (Show Source):
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-14+7x = -56,
7x = -42,
x = -6.

Answer by nyc_function(2741) About Me  (Show Source):
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7(-2+x)=-56

-14 + 7x = -56

7x = -56 + 14

7x = -42

x = -42/7

x = -6

Done!

Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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-14+7x=-56
7x=-42
x=-6