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(19+2x)–(5x–11)=25 HELP

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Answer:

(19+2x)-(5x-11)=25

Distribute the negative sign to 5x-11

19+2x-5x+11=25

Combine like terms

-3x+30=25

Subtract 30 on both sides

-3x=-5

Divide -3 on both sides

x=5/3

Hope I helped!

User Jkv
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19+2x-5x+11=25
Collect like terms
-3x+30=25
Subtract 30 from both sides
-3x=-5
Divide by -3
x=5/3
User Corcus
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