7(1 - 2x) = -x + 33
Distribute 7 inside the parentheses.
7 - 14x = -x + 33
Subtract 7 from both sides.
-14x = -x + 26
Add x to both sides.
-13x = 26
Divide both sides by -13.
x = -2
x= -2
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