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F) –5 – 3( x + 1 ) = –( –4x + 1)​

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Answer:

x = - 1

Explanation:

Given

- 5 - 3 (x + 1) = - (- 4x + 1) ← distribute parenthesis on both sides

- 5 - 3x - 3 = 4x - 1

- 3x - 8 = 4x - 1 ( subtract 4x from both sides )

- 7x - 8 = - 1 ( add 8 to both sides )

- 7x = 7 ( divide both sides by - 7 )

x = - 1

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