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2+3x=-4(5+2x) need help for this question.

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Answer:

x=-2

Explanation:

2+3x=-20-8x

22=-11x

x=-2

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Answer:


x = -2

Explanation:


2 + 3x = - 4(5 + 2x) \\ 2 + 3x = - 20 - 8x \\ 3x + 8x = - 20 - 2 \\ 11x = - 22 \\ (11x)/(11) = (-22)/(11) \\ x =- 2

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