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Negative three times the sum of two times a number and 1 is equal to 5.” Write an equation that represents the equation, then solve

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nap14hockey

So, we need to consider what is being done.


So, lets start with the -3.


-3*


Now, lets see what's next

2 times a number is the same as saying 2x, then add one.


That is equal to five.  

-3(-2x+1)=5

Now,

6x-3 = 5

6x = 8

x= 8/6

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