SOLUTION: 5x-4(-3x+5)=-3

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Question 724014: 5x-4(-3x+5)=-3
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5x-4%28-3x%2B5%29=-3 Start with the given equation.


5x%2B12x-20=-3 Distribute.


17x-20=-3 Combine like terms on the left side.


17x=-3%2B20 Add 20 to both sides.


17x=17 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%2817%29%2F%2817%29 Divide both sides by 17 to isolate x.


x=1 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=1