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3(x+5)+x=7 What is X?

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Answer:

x = -2

Explanation:

3(x+5) + x = 7 --> deal with parenthesis

4x + 15 = 7 --> subtract 15 from both sides

4x = -8

x = -2

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Answer:

x = -2

Explanation:

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