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Solve for x. 3x + 9 = -5x - 23

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4 votes

Answer:

-4

Explanation:

3x +9 =-5x - 23

3x +5x =-23 - 9

8x =-32

x=-32 :8

x=-4

User Tensia
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Answer:

-4

Explanation:

3x + 9 = -5x - 23

3x + 5x = -23-9

8x = -32

x = -4

User Robertoplancarte
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