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  • 01-10-2017
  • Mathematics
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how to slove multistep equation 2/5(x-2)=-3

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yoyo009 yoyo009
  • 01-10-2017
multiply by 5 first= 2(x-2)= -15  then do distributive property and finally solve the problem leading to the answer of -11/2, most likely

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kphung76127 kphung76127
  • 01-10-2017
Multiply both sides by 5 to get rid of fractions
2(x-2)=-15

Distribute on the left
2x-4=-15

Add 4 to both sides
2x=-11

Divide both sides by 2
x=-11/2

Final answer: x=-11/2 or x=-5.5
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