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Solve for x

-2(3x-5)=16

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-2 (3x-5)=16

-6x+10=16

-6x=16-10

-6x=6

-6x = 6

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-6 = -6

x=6

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-6

x=1

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User Tyiesha
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Answer:

x= -1

Explanation:

-2(3x-5)=16

-6x + 10 = 16

-6x=16-10

-6x= 6

x = -1

User Kiabso
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