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What is 3x+7=-5(x+3)

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X= - 11/4 , Decimal Form= x= -2.75, mixed number form 2 3/4.
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Answer:

8x=-11/4

Explanation:

3x+7=-5(x+3)

3x+7=-5x-15

3x+5x+7=-5x+5x-15

8x+7=-15

8x+7-7=-15-7

8x=-22/8

8x=-11/4