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‐2(‐5i-4)+i+1 = 119 ​

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Answer:

i = 10

Explanation:

-2(-5i-4)+i + 1=119

Distribute -2 into whats in the parentheses

10i+8+ i+1=119

Now combine like terms

(10i + i)+ (8+1)= 119

11i + 9 = 119

Subtract 9 from both sides

11i + 9-9= 119-9

11i = 110

Now divide by 11

11i/11 = 110/11

i= 10

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