SOLUTION: How would I solve the following problem? 2x-3(x+4)=-5 x=?

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Question 338131: How would I solve the following problem?
2x-3(x+4)=-5 x=?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x-3%28x%2B4%29=-5 Start with the given equation.


2x-3x-12=-5 Distribute.


-x-12=-5 Combine like terms on the left side.


-x=-5%2B12 Add 12 to both sides.


-x=7 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%287%29%2F%28-1%29 Divide both sides by -1 to isolate x.


x=-7 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=-7


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