Question 338131

{{{2x-3(x+4)=-5}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{2x-3x-12=-5}}} Distribute.



{{{-x-12=-5}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{-x=-5+12}}} Add {{{12}}} to both sides.



{{{-x=7}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(7)/(-1)}}} Divide both sides by {{{-1}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=-7}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=-7}}} 



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