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What is the value of x? - 2 ( 3x - 5 ) = 16

User DanCouper
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Answer:

x = -1

Explanation:

Given: - 2 ( 3x - 5 ) = 16

To solve for x, we must isolate the variable x.

First, we distribute the negative two inside the parentheses.

-6x + 10 = 16

Now, we'll move the ten to the other side by subtracting it.

-6x + 10 = 16

-10 -10

16 - 10 = 6, so

-6x = 6

Lastly, we'll divide the number by itself to get the variable alone.


(-6x)/(-6) = (6)/(-6)

Six divided by negative six is negative one, therefore,

x = -1

User Chef Flambe
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I think the answer is -1
I hope this helps! :)
User Elitezen
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