Question

1. \\(2(3x + 4) = 7\\)
2. \\(26 = 24x - 26 + 2x\\)

\\((4 + 8x) = 286\\)
\\(-16x + 48 = 52\\)

Explanation:

Distribute and simplify the first equation

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Isolate the variable term in the first equation

Using the Solving One-Step Equations knowledge point

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Combine like terms in the second equation

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Isolate the variable term in the second equation

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Solve the remaining visible equations

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Answer:

No.	Problem	Answer
23	\(26 = 24x - 26 + 2x\)	\(x = 2\)
Bottom-Left	\(2(4 + 8x) = 286\)	\(x = \frac{139}{8}\)
Bottom-Right	\(-16x + 48 = 52\)	\(x = -\frac{1}{4}\)