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What is the value of x that makes the equation true? 2x+21 =-3 (2x-3)+2x
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What is the value of x that makes the equation true?

2x+21 =-3 (2x-3)+2x

User Meuble
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Answer:

Explanation:

2x+21 =-3 (2x-3)+2x

distributive property

2x+21=-6x+9+2x

combine variables

2x+21=-4x+9

simplify

-2x=12

simplify

x=-6

User Slezadav
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Answer:

-2

Explanation:

x = -2

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