Solve the Equation $$2 - 7 ( x + 2 ) = 3 - 5 x$$

question 71

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation. $$2 - 7 ( x + 2 ) = 3 - 5 x$$

• A) \(x = 7 \frac { 8 } { 9 }\)
• B) \(x = - 7 \frac { 7 } { 9 }\)
• C) \(x = - 7 \frac { 1 } { 2 }\)
• D) \(x = \frac { 1 } { 2 }\)
• E) \(x = - \frac { 7 } { 9 }\)

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