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OpenStudy (anonymous):

a little confused... if 2x-3(x-4)= -5 then x=

OpenStudy (anonymous):

\[2x-3(x-4)\] becomes \[2x-3x+12\] by the distributive property which becomes \[-x+12=-5\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

is that enough help?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes x is -7... Thanks

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