Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321785045
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Practice Final Exam - Page 705: 20

Answer

$x=-32$

Work Step by Step

Using order of operations, the given expression, $ 9(x+2)=5[11-2(2-x)+3] ,$ simplifies to \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} 9x+18=5[11-4+2x+3] \\\\ 9x+18=5[10+2x] \\\\ 9x+18=50+10x \\\\ 9x-10x=50-18 \\\\ -x=32 \\\\ x=-32 .\end{array}
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