SOLUTION: 2x+3x-5=-15

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Question 110931: 2x+3x-5=-15
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2x%2B3x-5=-15 Start with the given equation



5x-5=-15 Combine like terms on the left side


5x=-15%2B5Add 5 to both sides


5x=-10 Combine like terms on the right side


x=%28-10%29%2F%285%29 Divide both sides by 5 to isolate x



x=-2 Divide

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Answer:
So our answer is x=-2