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

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Explanation:

Step


x = - (8)/(11)

1:Expand


−3x−6=5x+5

Step 2:Add both sides 3x


−6=5x+5+3x

Step 3:Subtract 5 from both sides.


−6−5=8x</p><p></p><p></p><p>

Step 4:Simplify -6-5−6−5 to -11−11.


−11=8x</p><p></p><p></p><p>

Step 5:Divide both sides by 88.


x=− (8)/(11) </p><p></p><p></p><p>

I hope it helps you!!!

User Drazen
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i believe that x= -11/8
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