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Answer 1

Answer:

8.5

Step-by-step explanation:

-2(x-5)+3=-4

Step 1 distribute

−2+10+3=−4

Step 2 add the numbers

-2x+13=-4

Step 3 subtract 13 from both sides of the equation

−2-13+13=-4-13

Step 4 get ride of the two 13

-2x=-4-13

Step 5 subtract -4 subtract 13

-2x=-17

Step 6 divide -17 by -2

-2x/-17

Step 6 answer

8.5