College Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter 1 - Equations and Inequalities - Exercise Set 1.2 - Page 118: 12

Answer

$x=-4$

Work Step by Step

$2-(7x+5)=13-3x$ $2-7x-5=13-3x$ $-7x-3=13-3x$ (Bring pronumerals to the left and numbers to the right) $-7x+3x=13+3$ $-4x=16$ $x=-4$
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