SOLUTION: solve an equation to determine the value and mainline the equally of -2x -1 =11

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Question 892872: solve an equation to determine the value and mainline the equally of -2x -1 =11
Answer by novice(7)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-2x-1=11
-2x=11+1
-2x=12
x=12/-2
x=-6
now placing values in the equation
-2*-6-1=11
12-1=11

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