Question 1102334
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2*(x+7) = -30

2x + 14 = -30

2x = -30 - 14

2x = -44

x = {{{(-44)/2}}} = -22.


<U>Answer</U>.  x = -22.
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The solution by @Lightning_Fast is  &nbsp;<U>W R O N G</U>.