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Simplify the expression: 2x+3-4(x+5)

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Answer:

x= -8.5

Explanation:

1) 2x+3-4(x+5)

2) 2x+3-4x-20

3) 4x=2x+3-20

4) 2x=3-20

5) 2x=-17

6) x= -8.5

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Answer:

-2x-17

Explanation:

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