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What does x = in 5(3x+4)-2x=-3(-2x+11)
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What does x = in 5(3x+4)-2x=-3(-2x+11)

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Answer:

x = -53/7

Explanation:

5(3x+4)-2x=-3(-2x+11)

Distribute

15x+20 -2x = 6x-33

Combine like terms

13x+20 = 6x -33

Subtract 6x to each side

13x-6x+20 = -6x+6x -33

7x+20 = -33

Subtract 20 from each side

7x+20-20 = -33-20

7x = -53

Divide by 7

7x/7 = -53/7

x = -53/7


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