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3 years ago

-20 = -5 - 3x I need help on this

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1 answer:

igor_vitrenko [27]3 years ago

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Answer:

x=5

Step-by-step explanation:

add 5 to both sides

-20+5 = -3x

-15=-3x (divide)

x=5

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