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-2x+5(x+3)=-9

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-2x+5(x+3)=-9 distribute the ( )
-2x+5x+15=-9 combine the x's
3x+15=-9 subtract 15 from each side
3x=-9-15=-24 divide both sides by 3
x=-8
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