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Solve: -2x - 5 = -3
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Answer:

x = -1

Explanation:

-2x - 5 = -3

Same to both sides:

-2x = -3 + 5

Simplify:

-2x = 2

Divide by -2 on each side to isolate x:

x = -1

Let me know if you have any questions

User Binks
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Answer:

x=-1

Explanation:

-2x - 5 = -3

add 5 to both sides

-2x = 2

divide both sides by -2

x = -1

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