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5( x-2)+3x-4 = -38 solve for x

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x=-3 i did all of the work but if you have any more questions feel free to let me know !
5( x-2)+3x-4 = -38 solve for x-example-1
User Projectxmatt
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Answer:

x = -3

Explanation:

5(x-2)+3x-4 = -38

=> 5x-10+3x-4 = -38

=> 5x+3x-10-4 = -38

=> 8x-14 = -38

=> 8x = -38+14

=> 8x = -24

=> x = -24/8

=> x = -3

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