SOLUTION: 2(x – 5) = –11

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Question 620955: 2(x – 5) = –11
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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2%28x-5%29=-11 Start with the given equation.


2x-10=-11 Distribute.


2x=-11%2B10 Add 10 to both sides.


2x=-1 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%28-1%29%2F%282%29 Divide both sides by 2 to isolate x.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=-1%2F2