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How to solve multi step equations
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How to solve multi step equations

How to solve multi step equations-example-1
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Answer:

how did the "X" on the right get to the left...

to remove it you have to SUBTRACT ...

you added "X" to both sides that was/is the error in your attempt

Explanation:

-2x + 5(x-1) = -11 + x

-2x + 5x - 5 = -11 +x

3x - 5 = -11 + x

2x - 5 = -11

2x = -6

x = -3

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