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-2(x+3)+5x=-39
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X=-11 is the answer
User Aromasca
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Answer:

x = -11

Explanation:

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

distribute the -2 to what's inside the paranthesis

-2x -6 +5x = -39

combine like terms

3x - 6 = -39

add 6 to each side

3x = -33

divide each side by 3

x = -11

User Mohammad ElNesr
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