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Simplify the given equation.

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

O 7x-3= -2x - 1
O 7x-6= -2x + 2
O 7x-6= -2x - 2

Simplify the given equation. 5x + 2(x-3) = -2(x - 1) O 7x-3= -2x - 1 O 7x-6= -2x + 2 O-example-1

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The second choice. 7x-6=-2+2
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Answer:

2) 7x-6=2x+2

Explanation:

It equals 8/9, and the equation, (5x + 2(x-3) = -2(x - 1)) equals 8/9 as well.

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