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Solve the equation: 11 = −5x − 2

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Answer:


x = (13)/(-5) or (-13)/(5)

Explanation:

Add 2 to each side to isolate the negative 5x:

11 + 2 = -5x + 2

13 = -5x

Divide both sides by -5:


(-5x)/(-5) = (13)/(-5)


x = (13)/(-5) or (-13)/(5)

Hope this helps!

User Taufik Nurrohman
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Answer:

x= -13/5

Explanation:

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