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02-04-2020
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- 2(x+5) = -2
Directions say solve for the equation

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02-04-2020

Answer:

x = -4

Step-by-step explanation:

Distribute:

-2(x + 5) = -2

-2(x) -2(5) = -2

Multiply:

-2(x) -2(5) = -2

-2x - 10 = -2

Add 10 on both sides:

-2x - 10 = -2

+10 +10

-2x = 8

Divide by -2 on both sides:

-2x = 8

/-2 /-2

x = -4

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