4* 2 + 28x + 49 = 5
8 + 28x + 49 = 5
28 + 57 = 5
- 57 -57
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28x = - 52
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28x = 28
x = - 13/7
1) Multiple the numbers
2) Add the numbers
3) Add the same terms to both sides of the equation
4) Simplify
5) Divide both sides of the equation
6) Simplify