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101 = -4 + 5(x + 2)

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19

Explanation:

Distribute 5

101=-4+5x+10

Combine like terms

101=5x+6

Get x alone on one side by subtracting 6

95=5x

Simplify

19=x

User Pragman
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Answer:x=19

Explanation:

101 = -4 + 5(x + 2)

101= -4 +5x+10

91=-4+5x

95=5x

x=19

User Josh Hardman
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