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Mathematics

1 answer:

Lynna [10]2 years ago

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Answer:

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Then we have the equation:-

5(x+3)-2(x+1) = 7

5x - 2x + 15 - 2 = 7

3x = - 6

x = -2

so the integers are -2, -1, 0, 1

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