SOLUTION: The problem is 5x-2(4+3x)=11
the answer for "x" is supposed to be -19. but i cant figure out the "work" that is needed to be shown! Please HELP!!!!
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the answer for "x" is supposed to be -19. but i cant figure out the "work" that is needed to be shown! Please HELP!!!!
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Question 14515: The problem is 5x-2(4+3x)=11
the answer for "x" is supposed to be -19. but i cant figure out the "work" that is needed to be shown! Please HELP!!!!
You can put this solution on YOUR website! 5x-2(4+3x)=11
First you will distribute -2;
-2(4)+-2(3x);
5x-8-6x=11
Now you will add like terms;
5x-6x-8=11
-x-8=11
Add 8 to both sides;
-x-8+8=11+8
-x=19;
We do not want to leave x as a negative so we will divide both sides by -1;
x=-19
Hope you understand
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