SOLUTION: -3(x + 1) = 2(x-8) + 3
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Question 68414: -3(x + 1) = 2(x-8) + 3
Answer by rmromero(383) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-3(x + 1) = 2(x-8) + 3
To solve for the variable x,
1. Use the Distributive Property
--> -3(x) + -3(1) = 2(x) + 2(8) + 3
--> -3x - 3 = 2x - 16 + 3
2. Combine Like Terms
-3 - 3 + 16 = 2x + 3x
10 = 5x
3. Divide both sides by 5
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