In the equation 5x-2=-x-20, What is the value of x? a. 2 b. -1 c. -3 d. -2

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In the equation 5x-2=-x-20, What is the value of x?
a. 2
b. -1
c. -3
d. -2

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Answer:

C choice.

Explanation:

$5x - 2 = - x - 20 \\$

First, we move the same terms to the same side.

$5x + x = - 20 + 2 \\ 6x = - 18$

Then we move 6 to divide - 18.

$x = ( - 18)/(6) \\ x = - 3$

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