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10 January, 03:06

Solve for x

-5 (2x+1) - 2x-2=17

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  1. 10 January, 03:25
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    -5 (2x+1) - 2x-2=17

    first, distribute

    -10x-5-2x-2=17

    combine like terms

    -12x-7=17

    get the x alone, eliminate the constant

    -12x=24

    divide out the - 12 to get the x alone.

    x=-2
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