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9(3x - 5) = -9(-5x - 3)
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User Bpierre
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Answer:

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Explanation:

Given

9(3x - 5) = - 9(- 5x - 3) ← distribute parenthesis on both sides )

27x - 45 = 45x + 27 ( subtract 45x from both sides )

- 18x - 45 = 27 ( add 45 to both sides )

- 18x = 72 ( divide both sides by - 18 )

x = - 4

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