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-2 (x+3)+5x=-39 simplify answer
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-2 (x+3)+5x=-39 simplify answer

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Answer:

x=-11

Explanation:

-2(x+3)+5x=-39

Remove parenthesis

-2x-6+5x=-39

Collect like terms

3x-6=-39

Move the constant to the right

3x=-39+6

Calculate

3x=-33

Divide both sides by 3

x=-11

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