twinsx2momma
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  • 12-11-2019
  • Mathematics
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Solve for x. -3(x+5)=-9

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hiey
hiey hiey
  • 12-11-2019
-3x-15=-9
+15 +15
-3x=6
x=-2
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keyonnakekevaug keyonnakekevaug
  • 12-11-2019

Answer: -2

Step-by-step explanation:

Distribute. -3 times x and -3 times 5.

-3(x+5)=-9

-3x-15=-9

Add 15 on both sides of the =sign (15 cancels out)

-3x=6

Divide -3 on both sides

X=-2

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