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Solve the equation, justify
each step with an algebraic
property.
-2x = x – 5

User Ellemayo
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Answer:

x= 1.66 repeating

Explanation:

Let's solve your equation step-by-step.

−2x=x−5

Step 1: Subtract x from both sides.

−2x − x = x − 5− x

−3x=−5

Step 2: Divide both sides by -3.

-3x/-3=-5/-3

Answer:

x=1.66 repeating

User Matrice
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