document.write( "Question 680358: -(x+1)=-2(5-x) \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #422301 by ReadingBoosters(3246)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Distribute the negative and the negative 2 \n" ); document.write( "-x - 1 = -2(5) - 2(-x) \n" ); document.write( "-x - 1 = -10 + 2x \n" ); document.write( "... \n" ); document.write( "Group like terms \n" ); document.write( "-x - 2x = -10 + 1 \n" ); document.write( "-3x = -9 \n" ); document.write( "... \n" ); document.write( "Divide both sides by -3 \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "..................... \n" ); document.write( "Have more questions? \n" ); document.write( "Email: HomeworkHelpers@readingboosters.com \n" ); document.write( "Delighted to help. \n" ); document.write( "-Reading Boosters \n" ); document.write( "Website: www.MyHomeworkAnswers.com \n" ); document.write( "Wanting for others what we want for ourselves. \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |