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2(2x + 3) = -5



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User Alanda
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Answer:

x = -11/4

Step-by-step explanation:

First, you distribute.

2(2x + 3) = -5. 4x + 6 = -5.

Then, you subtract 6 from both sides of the equation

4x + 6 = -5. 4x + 6 - 6 = -5 - 6.

Simplify ( Cancel terms that are in both the numerator and denominator )

Thats how you get the answer!

User Nenad Radak
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2(2x + 3) = x5

4x + 6 = -5

Solution

X= - 11/4

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