SOLUTION: Solve -3(x+1)=2(x-8)+3

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Question 96898: Solve -3(x+1)=2(x-8)+3
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation

Distribute



Combine like terms on the right side


Add 3 to both sides


Subtract 2x from both sides


Combine like terms on the left side


Combine like terms on the right side


Divide both sides by -5 to isolate x



Divide

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