2 years ago

Can you please help me on -5(x+2)=-(-5x+1)-x

Mathematics

1 answer:

PilotLPTM [1.2K]2 years ago

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Answer:

x = -1

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Distribute

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

-5x - 10 = 5x - 1 - x

-5x - 10 = 4x - 1

Step 2: Solve for x

-5x - 10 + 5x = 4x - 1 + 5x

-10 + 1 = 9x - 1 + 1

-9 / 9 = 9x / 9

-1 = x

Answer: x = -1

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