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What is -3(x+4)=2x-37

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Answer:

-3(x+4) = 2x-37

(open bracket)

(-3 × x)+ (-3 × 4) = 2x-37

-3x - 12 = 2x-37

(collect like terms)

-12+37 = 2x+3x

25 = 5x

x = 25÷5

x= 5