-2x plus x - 3 equals 17 whats the x?

Anonymous

∙ 15y ago

Updated: 8/18/2019

-2x + (x-3) = 17

Clear the parentheses on the left side:

-2x + x - 3 = 17

Combine like terms on the left side:

-x - 3 = 17

Multiply both sides by -1:

x + 3 = -17

Subtract 3 from each side:

x = -20

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