Use the Graphs in the Illustration to Solve the Equation $- x - 4 = 2 x - 1$

question 201

Multiple Choice

Use the graphs in the illustration to solve the equation. $- x - 4 = 2 x - 1$

• A) x=1
• B) x=-1
• C) x=2
• D) x=-2
• E) x=3

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