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What is the answer to 2(1-x)=11

User Georgiann
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Answer:

x=-4.5

Explanation:

distribute

2(1-x) = 11

2-2x=11

combine like-terms

-2x = 9

isolate x and divide out the negative

-2x/-2 = 9/-2

x = -4.5

User Amr Magdy
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Answer:

-9/2 in exact form but -4.5 in decimal form

User Jeanie
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