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9 November, 02:44

Given the equation 7 (x + 2) = 2x - 1, solve for the variable. Explain each step and justify your process. Jeff solved a similar equation below. Is Jeff's solution correct? Explain why or why not. 3x - 2 = 5 (x + 2) 3x - 2 = 5x + 10 8x = 8 x = 1

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  1. 9 November, 03:11
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    You have to distribute the 7 to x and 2 so:

    7x+14=2x-1

    Add one to both sides (inverse operations)

    7x+14=2x-1

    +1 + 1

    7x+15=2x

    Cross Cancel by subtracting 7x from both sides

    7x+15=2x

    -7x - 7x

    15=-5x

    Divide by - 5

    15/-5 = - 5/-5

    X = - 3
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