3 years ago

-2(x+1/4) +1=5 Solve for x

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1 answer:

Aleksandr-060686 [28]3 years ago

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Answer:

x = -2.25

Step-by-step explanation:

-2(x+1/4)+1=5

-2x-2/4+1=5

-2x-2/4+4/4=5

-2x+2/4=5

-2x=5-2/4

-2x=20/4-2/4

-2x=18/4

-x=4.5 / 2

-x=2.25

x=-2.25

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