SOLUTION: -3(x-5)=51

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Question 662278: -3(x-5)=51
Found 2 solutions by rfer, Alan3354:
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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-3x+15=51
-3x=51-15
-3x=36
x=36/-3
x=-12

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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-3(x-5)=51
(x-5) = -17
x = -12