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What is the answer to -2x + 5 = -3

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Answer:

  • x = 4

Explanation:


\sf -2x+5=-3

Subtract 5 from both sides:-


\sf -2x+5-5=-3-5

Simplify:-


\sf -2x=-8

Divide both sides by -2:-


\sf \cfrac{-2x}{-2}=\cfrac{-8}{-2}

Simplify:-


\sf x=4

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