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-2(x+3)5=11 i need help on that

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Answer:

x=-4.1

Explanation:

Multiply 5 by −2.

−10(x+3)=11

Divide each term by −10 and simplify.

x+3=−11/10

Move all terms not containing x to the right side of the equation.

x=−41/10

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

x=−41/10

Decimal Form:

x=−4.1

Mixed Number Form:

x=−4 1/10

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