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what would be the answer to 7(2L+4)=140 ???

 Apr 26, 2017
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7(2L + 4) = 140

distribute the 7 into the numbers in the parentheses

7(2L) + 7(4) = 140

then subtract 28 on both sides

14L + 28 = 140

         -28    -28

14L = 112

then divide both side by 14

14L/14 = 112/14

L = 8

 Apr 26, 2017

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