2(x-3)=7x-31
2x-6=7x-31
-7x -7x
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-5x-6=-31
+6 +6
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-5x=-25
Divide by -5
x=5
3x-2(x+5)=-3+18
15
3x-2(x+5)=15
3x-2x-10=15
x-10=15
+10 +10
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x=25
Answer: Zero; 9; -18
Step-by-step explanation:
An additive inverse always adds up to zero. 9 is the opposite of -9, and -18 is the opposite of 18
F(5)= 3.(5)+2=15+2=17
Another example: F(0)=3.(0)+2=0+2=2
You just replace the value in the two sides.
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