Question

part d
if $5x + 23 = -2x - 19$, what is the value of $x$?
express your answer as an integer.
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$x = $

Explanation:

Step1: Isolate x terms on left

Add $2x$ to both sides:
$5x + 2x + 23 = -19$
$7x + 23 = -19$

Step2: Isolate constant terms on right

Subtract 23 from both sides:
$7x = -19 - 23$
$7x = -42$

Step3: Solve for x

Divide both sides by 7:
$x = \frac{-42}{7}$
$x = -6$

Answer:

$x = -6$