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2x – 3(X + 8) = -21
Solve for x step by step
Please answer quickly

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2x – 3(X + 8) = -21 Solve for x step by step Please answer quickly-example-1
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Answer:

x = -3

Explanation:

2x – 3(x + 8) = -21

Distribute

2x - 3x - 24 = -21

Combine like terms

-x - 24 = -21

Add 24 to both sides

-x = 3

Multiply both sides by -1

x = -3

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