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5+2(2x-3)+8x = -5x +2

5 -2(2x-3)+8x = -5x +2


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Answer:

answer to top question: x = 3/17

answer to bottom question: x = -1

Explanation:

distribute first

5 + 4x - 6 + 8x = -5x + 2

combine like terms

-1 + 12x = -5x + 2

12x = -5x + 3

17x = 3

x = 3/17

5 - 4x + 6 + 8x = -5x + 2

4x + 11 = -5x + 2

9x + 11 = 2

9x = -9

x = -1

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