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In the equation 5x-2=-x-20, What is the value of x?
a. 2
b. -1
c. -3
d. -2

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Answer:

C choice.

Step-by-step explanation:

[tex]5x - 2 = - x - 20 \\ [/tex]

First, we move the same terms to the same side.

[tex]5x + x = - 20 + 2 \\ 6x = - 18[/tex]

Then we move 6 to divide - 18.

[tex]x = \frac{ - 18}{6} \\ x = - 3[/tex]

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