Simplify equation using distributive property: Simplify the right side of the equation by using the distributive property.7(1−2f)+5=7⋅1+7⋅(−2f)+5=7−14f+5
Combine like terms on the right side: Combine like terms on the right side of the equation. 7−14f+5= 7+5−14f= 12−14f
Rearrange equation to isolate f: Now the equation is −11f=12−14f. Bring all terms containing f to one side and constant terms to the other side.Add 14f to both sides of the equation.−11f+14f=12−14f+14f3f=12
Add 14f to both sides of the equation: Divide both sides of the equation by 3 to solve for f.33f=312f=4
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