SOLUTION: 3-2(x-4)=-5

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Question 784600: 3-2(x-4)=-5
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Answer by sheldonbbtrocks(115) About Me  (Show Source):
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1. Distribute: 3-2x+8=-5
2. Collect like terms: -2x+11=-5
3. Subtract 11 from both sides: -2x=-16
4. Divide both sides by -2 to get x=8

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Answer by MathLover1(20850) About Me  (Show Source):