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-3(x+2)+5x=-9 What does X equal
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-3(x+2)+5x=-9 What does X equal

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Answer:

x = -1.5

Explanation:

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Solve for x by isolating the variable.

Solve for x

  • -3(x+2)+5x=-9
  • -3x - 6 + 5x = -9
  • 2x - 6 = -9
  • 2x = -3
  • x = -3/2
  • x = -1.5

The value of x is -1.5.

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