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37 = −3 + 5(x + 6) multi step equation step by step pls

User Prater
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Answer:

x = 2

Explanation:

37 = -3 + 5(x+6)

37 + 3 = 5*x + 5*6

40 = 5x + 30

40 - 30 = 5x

10 = 5x

x = 10/5

x = 2

Check:

37 = -3 + 5(2+6)

37 = -3 + 5*8

37 = 40 - 3

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