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5 -x -x = -1 what is x ?

User Kosnik
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Answer:

3

Explanation:

5-2x=-1

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3

User Eiji
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Answer:

x=3

Explanation:


5 - x - x = - 1 \\ 5 - 2x = - 1 \\ - 2x = - 1 - 5 \\ - 2x = - 6 \\ x = ( - 6)/( - 2) \\ x = (6)/(2) \\ x = 3

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