Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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Chapter 2 - Sections 2.1-2.4 - Integrated Review - Linear Equations and Inequalities - Page 88: 13

Answer

$x=-8$

Work Step by Step

Solve for x. $5+2x-x=-x+3-14$ Simplify by adding like terms. $5+x=-x-11$ Add x to both sides. $5+x+x=-x-11+x$ $5+2x=-11$ Subtract 5 from both sides. $5+2x-5=-11-5$ $2x=-16$ Divide both sides by 2. $2x\div2=-16\div2$ $x=-8$
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