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−4(2x+5)+2x+3= −11 what is x

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Answer:

X=-1

Explanation:

− 4 ( 2 + 5 ) + 2 + 3 = − 1 1

− 8 − 2 0 + 2 + 3 = − 1 1

− 8 − 1 7 + 2 = − 1 1

− 6 − 1 7 = − 1 1

− 6 − 1 7 + 1 7 = − 1 1 + 1 7

−6 = 6

Then, divide both sides of the equation by the same term: 6

and you get x=-1

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