Prealgebra (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321955048
ISBN 13: 978-0-32195-504-3

Chapter 3 - Section 3.2 - Solving Equations: Review of the Addition and Multiplication Properties - Vocabulary, Readiness & Video Check - Page 179: 19

Answer

$x=-22$

Work Step by Step

$-8-9=3x+5-2x$ $\longrightarrow$simplify $-17=x+5$ $\longrightarrow$addition property $-17-5=x+5-5$ $\longrightarrow$simplify $-22=x$
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