7(x+3)=-2(x-5) Help pls?

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7(x+3)=-2(x-5)
Help pls?

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Answer:

x = -11/9

Explanation:

7(x+3)=-2(x-5)

Distribute

7x+21 = -2x+10

Add 2x to each side

7x+21 +2x = -2x+10+2x

9x +21 = 10

Subtract 21 from each side

9x +21-21 = 10-21

9x = -11

Divide each side by 9

9x/9 = -11/9

x = -11/9

Ben Asmussen answered Jan 29, 2021

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