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Which of the following values of x will make the equation 3(x – 2) – 1 = 2 – 5(x + 5) true? 

a. -5

b. -2

c. 2

d. 5

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Answer:

b. -2

Step-by-step explanation:

3(x – 2) – 1 = 2 – 5(x + 5)

3(x – 2) – 1 - 2 + 5(x + 5) = 0

3x - 6 - 1 - 2 + 5x + 25 = 0

8x + 16 = 0

8x = -16

x = -2

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Answer:

B. -2

Step-by-step explanation:

3 (x - 2) - 1 = 2 - 5(x + 5)

3x - 6 - 1 = 2 - 5x - 25

3x - 7 = -5x - 23

8x = -16

x = -2

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