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what is -5(x+2)=-3(x+8)?

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1,190 views asked Jun 5, 2014 by Sophie D a Novice (11 points)

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-5x-10 = -3x-24

-10 = 2x -24

14 = 2x

x=7

answered Jul 25, 2014 by Richard N a Novice (53 points)
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-5x+-10=-3x+-24

answered Dec 11, 2014 by Harry L a Novice (5 points)

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