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5 - (x - 6) = -7 + 3(-x + 2) *

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Answer

x = -6

Step-by-step explanation

5 - (x - 6) = -7 + 3 (-x + 2)

5 - x + 6 = -7 - 3x + 6

-x + 11 = -3x - 1

-x + 3x = -1 - 11

2x = -12

Divide both sides by 2

(2x/2) = (-12/2)

x = -6

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