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  • 17-09-2021
  • Mathematics
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Solve the following equation for xx.



5(2x+3)-7=-2(x+2)5(2x+3)−7=−2(x+2)




x=-1/3x=−1/3

x=1/2x=1/2

x=3x=3

x=-1x=−1

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umairkazi924
umairkazi924 umairkazi924
  • 17-09-2021

Answer:

[tex]x = - 1[/tex]

Explanation:

[tex]5(2x + 3) - 7 = - 2(x + 2)[/tex]

[tex]10x + 15 - 7 = - 2x - 4[/tex]

[tex]10x + 8 = - 2x - 4[/tex]

[tex]10x + 2x = - 4 - 8[/tex]

[tex]12x = - 12[/tex]

[tex]x = \frac{ - 12}{12} [/tex]

[tex]x = - 1[/tex]

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