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Solve 5(x+3) = -2(x-7)
x=-22/7
x=-1/7
x=-8/3
x=1/7 choose one

User Alex Polo
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Explanation:

5(x+3) = -2(x-7)

5x + 15 = -2x + 14

7x = -1

x = -1/7

User Irfanullah Jan
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Answer:

x=-1/7

Explanation:

5x+15=-2x+14

5x+2x=14-15

7x=-1

x=-1/7

User Dahiana
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