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Solve the equation: 2(x−5) − 3(x+3) = 4

May 21, 2026Mathematics

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-23

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Distribute the numbers outside the parentheses.
$2(x) + 2(-5) - 3(x) - 3(3) = 4$ $2x - 10 - 3x - 9 = 4$
Combine like terms.
$(2x - 3x) + (-10 - 9) = 4$ $-x - 19 = 4$
Add 19 to both sides to isolate the term with $x$ .
$-x = 4 + 19$ $-x = 23$
Multiply both sides by $-1$ to solve for $x$ .
$x = \boxed{-23}$

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