-5(-x-4) - 3x - 5 = 13
Distribute -5 to -x and -4:
5x + 20 - 3x - 5 = 13
Combine like terms:
5x - 3x + 20 - 5 = 13
2x + 15 = 13
Subtract 15 from both sides:
2x = -2
Divide by 2:
x = -1
Solve for x.
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−5(−x−4)−3x−5=
13
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