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Enter the value for x that makes the equation 2(x – 3) + 21 = –3 true. PLEASE I NEED THE ANSWER
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Enter the value for x that makes the equation 2(x – 3) + 21 = –3 true.

PLEASE I NEED THE ANSWER

User Santosh S
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2(x-3)+21=-3
Distribute the 2
2x-6+21=-3
Combine like terms
2x+15=-3
Subtract 15 on both sides
2x=-18
Isolate x, so divide both sides by 2
X=-9
User Nicholas Shanks
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I think x=-9

Explanation:

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