shakirafoureyes shakirafoureyes
  • 23-09-2022
  • Mathematics
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Solve the equation. Check your solution.
2(x+4)=-5x-1
Due tomorrow pls help.

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gwenfernandeztanner gwenfernandeztanner
  • 23-09-2022
x is -9/7. distribute the two. after that you subtract the 8 to the -1. after you add the 5x to the 2x. finally you divide to make the x by itself
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dbruno166
dbruno166 dbruno166
  • 23-09-2022

Answer:

-9/7

Step-by-step explanation:

Distribute

2x + 8 = -5x - 1

Get variables on left; constants on right

2x + 5x = -1 -8

Gather like terms and do the math

7x = -9

x = -9/7

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