Question

Solve for x. -2x + 1 = 3x + 16

Answer 1

x=-3

Explanation:

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Answer 2

`\boxed{\sf x=-3}`

Explanation:

`\sf -2x+1=3x+16`

Subtract 3x from both sides:-

`\sf -2x+1-3x=3x+16-3x`

`\sf -5x+1=16`

Subtract 1 from both sides:-

`\sf -5x+1-1=16-1`

`\sf -5x=15`

Divide both sides by -5:-

`\sf \cfrac{-5x}{-5}=\cfrac{15}{-5}`

`\sf x=-3`

Therefore, x = -3!

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