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  • 13-09-2019
  • Mathematics
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x - 5(x + 1) = 3x + 2
answer , but show work pls.

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ellavermeulen
ellavermeulen ellavermeulen
  • 13-09-2019

Answer: x = -1

Step-by-step explanation:

Starting:

x-5(x+1)=3x+2

Simplify the left side:

-4x-5=3x+2

Move all the terms with an x to the left:

-7x-5=2

Move all the terms without an x to the right:

-7x=7

Divide both sides by -7:

x = -1

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