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2(4−x) − 3(x+3) = −11
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2(4−x) − 3(x+3) = −11

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2(4−x) − 3(x+3) = −11

First open the parenthesis

8 - 2x - 3x - 9 = -11

8 - 5x -9 = -11

Rearrange

8 - 9 - 5x = - 11

-1 - 5x = -11

Add one to both-side of the equation

-5x = -11+ 1

-5x = -10

Divide both-side of the equation by -5

x = 2

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