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Gyamana asked Sep 17, 2023

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4х – 3 = - 5x - 21 need help

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Gyamana asked Sep 17, 2023

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we have the equation

4х – 3 = - 5x - 21

solve for x

Group terms

4x+5x=-21+3

combine like terms

9x=-18

divide by 9 both sides

9x/9=-18/9

simplify

x=-2

therefore

the answer is x=-2

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