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  • 19-08-2021
  • Mathematics
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Solve for x.
–5(–2x – 5) – 2 – 1= -12

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myfryinggirl
myfryinggirl myfryinggirl
  • 19-08-2021

Answer:

x=-17/5

Step-by-step explanation:

–5(–2x – 5) – 2 – 1= -12

+10x+25-2-1=-12

10x+22=-12

10x=-12-22

10x=-34

x=-34/10

x=-17/5

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bisiriyumaqsudhat
bisiriyumaqsudhat bisiriyumaqsudhat
  • 19-08-2021

Step-by-step explanation:

Open the brackets

10x +25 -2 - 1= -12

Collect the like terms

10x = -12-25+2+1

10x = -34

Divide both sides by 10

Therefore,x = -34/10 = -3.4

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