SOLUTION: solve the follwoing equation show all work . -3+2x = -19 ?

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Question 548866: solve the follwoing equation show all work . -3+2x = -19 ?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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-3%2B2x=-19 Start with the given equation.


2x=-19%2B3 Add 3 to both sides.


2x=-16 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%28-16%29%2F%282%29 Divide both sides by 2 to isolate x.


x=-8 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=-8


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