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What is the solution to the equation? 5x + 10 = –4x – 17 A.3 B.7 C.-3 D.-7/9
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What is the solution to the equation?

5x + 10 = –4x – 17

A.3


B.7


C.-3


D.-7/9

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5x+10=-4x-17 \\ 5x+4x=-17-10 \\ 9x=-27 \\ x=(-27)/(9) \\ \boxed{x=-3} \Leftarrow \hbox{answer C}
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