Question 1147620
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Step 1.  Add 2x to both sides.  You will get an equivalent equation

         3x + 19 = -40.



Step 2.  In the last equation, subtract 19 from both sides.  You will get an equivalent equation

         3x = -59.



Step 3.  In the last equation, divide both sides by 3.  You will get the solution

         x = {{{-59/3}}} = -{{{19}}}{{{2/3}}}.    <U>ANSWER</U>
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