SOLUTION: -3(x+2)=16-x

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Question 505002: -3(x+2)=16-x
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-3%28x%2B2%29=16-x Start with the given equation.


-3x-6=16-x Distribute.


-3x=16-x%2B6 Add 6 to both sides.


-3x%2Bx=16%2B6 Add x to both sides.


-2x=16%2B6 Combine like terms on the left side.


-2x=22 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%2822%29%2F%28-2%29 Divide both sides by -2 to isolate x.


x=-11 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=-11