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−2(x+1/4)+1=5 PLEASE HELP

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Answer: -2 1/4

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User Sanchit Paurush
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Answer:

x = -2 1/4

Explanation:

-2(x + 1/4) + 1 = 5

-2x - 1/2 + 1 = 5

-2x + 1/2 = 5

-2x = 5 - 1/2

-2x = 4 1/2

-x = 2 1/4

x = -2 1/4

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