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−2(x+7)+3=1

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Solve for x:

-2(x + 7) + 3 = 1
-2x - 14 + 3 = 1 (distribute -2)
-2x - 11 = 1
-2x = 12 (add 11 to both sides)
x = -6 (divide both sides by -2)

Check: -2(-6+7)+3 = -2(1)+3 = -2+3 = 1 ✓

Answer: x = -6.