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  • 12-07-2022
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Solve for x: -5(-3x+1)=-45

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profarouk profarouk
  • 22-07-2022

Answer:

x = -8/3

Step-by-step explanation:

-5(-3x+1)=-45

⇔ 15x - 5 = -45  (left side of the equation expanded)

⇔ 15x = -45 + 5 (add 5 to both sides)

⇔ 15x = -40

⇔ x = -40/15    (Divide both sides by 15)

⇔ x = -8/3  (simplify)

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