Question 3 of 25 Solve the equation for x. If necessary, enter fractions in lowest terms, using the slash (7) as a fraction bar. -2(x + 1) - 3 = -9

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Solving the equation, we have:

$\begin{gathered} -2(x+1)-3=-9_{} \\ -2x-2-3=-9 \\ -2x-5=-9 \\ -2x=-9+5 \\ -2x=-4 \\ 2x=4 \\ x=2 \end{gathered}$

So we have that x = 2.

Erdysson answered Dec 7, 2023

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