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Solve for x. -3(x+5)=-9
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Solve for x. -3(x+5)=-9

User Vasanth Nag K V
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Answer: -2

Explanation:

Distribute. -3 times x and -3 times 5.

-3(x+5)=-9

-3x-15=-9

Add 15 on both sides of the =sign (15 cancels out)

-3x=6

Divide -3 on both sides

X=-2

User JeredM
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-3x-15=-9
+15 +15
-3x=6
x=-2
User Aloiso Gomes
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