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  • 01-03-2021
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-9=-3(x+2)+5x what does x equal

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blaseullrich518
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  • 01-03-2021

Exact Form:

x=-3/2

Decimal Form:

x=−1.5x

Mixed Number Form:

x=−1 1/2

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genesisescalante6
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  • 01-03-2021

Answer:

-1.5

Step-by-step explanation:

-9=-3(x+2)+5x  (switching the sides of the formula can make it easier)

-3(x+2)+5x=-9

2x-6=-9

add 6 to both sides --->   2x-6+6=-9+6

simplify ----> 2x=-3

divide both sides by 2 --->  2x/2 = -3/2

simplify ---> x= -3/2

decimal form- -1.5

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