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Henridv asked Jul 17, 2023

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−5(x−1)−x+1=−18

This is a very hard question for me

Mathematics
high-school

Henridv asked Jul 17, 2023

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Answer:

x=-2

Explanation:

-5(x-1)-x+1=-18

subtraction and addition is left to right so ...

-5x+5-x+1=-18

-6x+6=18

divide both sides by 6...

-x+1=3

x=-2

Gowri Sundar answered Jul 22, 2023

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