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3(-4x - 5) = 8x + 25

User Peguy
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Answer:

x = -2

Explanation:

-12x-15 = 8x + 25

-12x = 8x+ 40

-20x = 40

x = -2

User Csilk
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Answer:

answer is -2

Explanation:

3(-4x - 5) = 8x + 25

-12x - 15=8x + 25

-12x - 8x = 25 + 15

-20x = 40

-20. -20

X = -2

User Alfinoba
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