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-3(-x+ 4 ) -5x + 5 = -15

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Answer:

x = 4

Explanation:

-3(-x + 4) - 5x + 5 = -15

Use the distributive property to get rid of parentheses.

-3(-x + 4) - 5x + 5 = -15

3x - 12 - 5x + 5 = -15

Rearrange to make the x's next to each other. (to make it easier)

3x - 5x - 12 + 5 = -15

-2x - 7 = -15

Add 7 on both sides.

-2x = -8

Divide both sides by -2 to get the answer (x).

x = 4

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