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2 x - 3 + 3x equals -28 what is the value of x

User R Moyer
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Answer:

x=-5

Explanation:

first combine like terms

5x-3=-28

add on both sides

5x=-25

divide

x==-5

User KateLatte
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Answer:


x = -5

Explanation:

We can simplify this equation down until x is isolated.


2x - 3 + 3x = -28

We can combine the like terms of x.


5x - 3 = -28

Add 3 to both sides.


5x = -25

Now we can divide both sides by 5.


x = -5.

So x = -5.

Hope this helped!

User LiorK
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