How do you solve #132= 2x - 6( - 2+ 7x )#?

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Answer 1 · 2018-04-18T23:09:56

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First, use the distributive property of multiplication to distribute the #-6# to all of the numbers in the parenthesis.

#132 = 2x - 6(-2 + 7x)#
#132 = 2x + 12 - 42x#

Combine Like Terms:

#132 = 2x + 12 - 42x#
#132 = -40x + 12#

Use the Additive Inverse:

#132 = -40x + 12#
#120 = -40x#

Use the Multiplicative Inverse:

#120 = -40x#
#-3 = x#

There's your answer!