Question

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Which of the following is the solution set of the given equation?


(x - 3) - 2(x + 6) = -5

{-10}

{-4}

{8}


the answer is a, I need someone to show the work.

Answer 1

x=10

Explanation:

(x - 3) - 2(x + 6) = -5

x - 3 - 2x - 12 = -5 solve problem in the ( ). multiply -2 by x and 6.

x - 15 = -5 combine like terms

+15 = +15 add 15 to both sides

x= 10