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2x+20=-3x-25 help me solve it

User Nathacha
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Hey there!


Answer:\boxed{x=-9}


Explanation:


2x+20=-3x-25


2x+20+3x=-3x-25+3x\\5x+20=-25 Add 3x to both sides


5x+20-20=-25-20\\5x=-45 Subtract 20 to both sides


(5x)/(5)=(-45)/(5) Divide both sides by 5


x=-9

Hope this helps!


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User Nosson
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The correct answer is x= -9. Hope this helps!!
User Peter Liaw
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