SOLUTION: Please help with these problems. -9x+2-(-6x-2)=-32 16-(4x+3)+(11x+2)=-13 5(x-3)+9(x+2)=-25 thanks

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Question 282898: Please help with these problems.
-9x+2-(-6x-2)=-32
16-(4x+3)+(11x+2)=-13
5(x-3)+9(x+2)=-25
thanks
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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-9x%2B2-%28-6x-2%29=-32 Start with the given equation.


-9x%2B2%2B6x%2B2=-32 Distribute.


-3x%2B4=-32 Combine like terms on the left side.


-3x=-32-4 Subtract 4 from both sides.


-3x=-36 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%28-36%29%2F%28-3%29 Divide both sides by -3 to isolate x.


x=12 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=12