willerorjuela2007
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  • 23-04-2021
  • Mathematics
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Select the value of x that makes the equation
“-3(x + 10) + 2x = 30” true.
1. 60
2. 0
3. 30
4. -60
5. -20

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altavistard
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  • 23-04-2021

Answer:

-60

Step-by-step explanation:

-3(x + 10) + 2x = 30 becomes -3x - 30 + 2x = 30 after having performed the multiplication.  Combining like terms, we get -x = 60, so that x must be -60 (Answer 4)

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