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-4(-2x + 5) + 2x + 3 =-11

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Answer:

x = 3/5

Explanation:

-4(-2x + 5) + 2x + 3 =-11

Distribute

8x-20 +2x+3 = -11

Combine like terms

10x-17 = -11

Add 17 to each side

10x-17+17 = -11+17

10x =6

Divide by 10

10x/10 = 6/10

x = 3/5

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