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29 September, 02:13

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-5 (x+2) - 3x = (x-4) + 2x

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  1. 29 September, 02:41
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    x = - 6/11 or x = - 0.54

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Distribute into the parenthesis.

    -5x-10-3x = 1x-4+2x

    *In order to get rid of these parenthesis, multiply by an "invisible one"

    Now, add or subtract the common multiples.

    -8x-10 = 3x-4

    Then, move the variable to one side. You do that by adding 8x to both sides, since - 8x is less than 3x.

    -8x-10 = 3x-4

    +8x + 8x

    Once you've moved the variable to one side, add 4 to both sides.

    -10 = 11x-4

    +4 + 4

    Then, divide both sides by 11 to isolate the variable.

    -6 = 11x

    11 11

    This leaves you with ...

    x = - 6/11 or x=-0.54
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