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Solve for x
(X+1)(x+5)=(x+3)(x-1)

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Answer:

x = -2

Explanation:

x^2 + 6x + 5 = x^2 + 2x - 3

x^2 + 6x = x^2 + 2x - 8

4x = -8

x = -2

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