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4-2(x+7)=3(x+5) solve the equation step by step

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Answer:

4 - 2x - 14 = 3x + 15

Simplify:

-2x - 10 = 3x + 15

Add 2x to both sides:

(this cancels out the 2x on the left)

-10 = 5x + 15

Subtract 15 from both sides:

-25 = 5x

Divide both sides by 5

x = -5

HOPE THIS HELPS YOU

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User Phil Swenson
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Expand the values:

4 - 2x - 14 = 3x + 15

Simplify:

-2x - 10 = 3x + 15

Add 2x to both sides:

(this cancels out the 2x on the left)

-10 = 5x + 15

Subtract 15 from both sides:

-25 = 5x

Divide both sides by 5

x = -5

Hope This Helps You

Good Luck

Have A Great Day ^-^

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