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3x + 2(x - 6) + 17 = -10
Solve the following equation for x

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Answer:

x = -3

Explanation:

3x + 2(x - 6) + 17 = -10

simplify

3x + 2x - 12 + 17 = -10

add like terms

5x + 5 = -10

subtract 5 from both sides

5x = -15

both sides divide by 5

x = -3

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Answer:

x= -3

Explanation:

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