How to solve X+5=-X-1

1. Factor the equation (x + 2)(x + 3) = 0. 2. Set each factor equal to zero: x + 2 = 0 and x + 3 = 0. 3. Solve for x: x = -2 and x = -3.

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$$X+5=-X-1$$

Solve for X

$X=-3$

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Add $X$ to both sides.

$$X+5+X=-1$$

Combine $X$ and $X$ to get $2X$.

$$2X+5=-1$$

Subtract $5$ from both sides.

$$2X=-1-5$$

Subtract $5$ from $-1$ to get $-6$.

$$2X=-6$$

Divide both sides by $2$.

$$X=\frac{-6}{2}$$

Divide $-6$ by $2$ to get $-3$.

$$X=-3$$

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