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Solve for x please −5(−x−3)−x+2=1

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X=-4 because math is boring
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User Javier Sedano
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Answer:

x = -4

Explanation:

-5(-x-3) - x + 2 = 1

=> 5x + 15 - x + 2 = 1

=> 4x + 17 = 1

=> 4x = 1 - 17

=> 4x = -16

=> x = -16/4

=> x = -4

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User Timhaak
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