Answer
x=-$\frac{23}{3}$
Work Step by Step
Original Equation
x+7=-2(x+8)
Distribute
x+7=-2x-16
Add 2x and subtract 7 from both sides
3x=-23
Divide both sides by 3
x=-$\frac{23}{3}$
Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)
by Martin-Gay, Elayn
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321785045
ISBN 13:
978-0-32178-504-6
Chapter 2 - Review - Page 111: 2
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