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What's the answer to 5(x+2)-2x=1

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Answer:

x=-3

Explanation:

distribute

5(x)+5(2)-2x=1

simplify

5x+10-2x=1

simplify

3x+10=1

take 10 from each side

3x=-9

x=-3

User Gnimuc
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Answer:

=−3

Explanation:

distribute, then, CLT and solve as you would.

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