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Solving a Multi-Step Equation
Solve the multi-step equation by combining like terms and using inverse operations and the properties of equality.

Equation: –4x – 5 + 2x = –11

What is the value for x?
x = –3
x = 1
x = 3
x = 8

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Combine like terms: -4x + 2x = -2x, so the equation becomes -2x - 5 = -11.
Add 5 to both sides: -2x = -6.
Divide by -2: x = 3.

Answer: x = 3.