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  • 15-12-2021
  • Mathematics
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What is the value of x in the equation 2(x+3.5)=−10?
A: 15.5
B: 8.5
C: -8.5
D: -15.5

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persiphone1n1
persiphone1n1 persiphone1n1
  • 15-12-2021

Answer:

B (-8.5)

Step-by-step explanation:

To start working, times everything in parenthesis by 2

2 times x = 2x

2 times 3.5 is 7

Now that you have that, re-write the equation

2x+7=-10

subtract 7 from 7 and -10

you get 2x=-17

divide both sides by 2

x=-8.5

Hope this helps! :>

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4xxq5dkkn8 4xxq5dkkn8
  • 15-12-2021
-8.5

2x+7=-10
-7. -7
_________
2x=-17
X=-8.5
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