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Solve for X 3(-2x-1)=2(x+5)

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U need to use the distributive property ok? The u have to add or subtract the number on both sides bring it down and the you have to divide
User Clinton Jooooones
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Answer:

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

-6x-3 = 2x+ 10

-13 = 8x | :8

-13/8 = x

User Dinesh Kaushik
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