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Which of the following values of x will make the equation 3(x – 2) – 1 = 2 – 5(x + 5) TRUE?

a. -5
b. -2
c. 2
d. 5

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Answer:

3(×-2)-1=2-5(×+5)

3×-6-1=2-5×-25

3×+5×=2+7-25

8×=16

8×/8=16/8

×=2......x is solved

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I know The answer should be B
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