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Solve for x: 5x + 4 = 2(x - 5) *
1)-4 2/3
2)-3
3)-2.
4)-1/3

Solve for x: 5x + 4 = 2(x - 5) * 1)-4 2/3 2)-3 3)-2. 4)-1/3-example-1
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Answer:

14/-3 or -4 2/3

Explanation:

First distribute the 2 into the parenthesis. Then Isolate the variable by subtracting 2x from both sides to get.

3x+4=-10

Next subtract 4 from both sides to get.

3x=-14

To isolate x divide by three on both sides to get.

x=-4 2/3

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User Edur
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the answer is 1 (-4 2/3)
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