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Solving equations

2(x-4) = -4(2x+1)

User Sennin
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Answer:

x = -1.2

Explanation:

First distribute

2x + 8 = -8x - 4

next move variables to one side

2x + 8 = -8x - 4

+8x +8x

10x + 8 = -4

now get the variable by its self

10x + 8 = -4

-8 -8

10x = -12

/10. /10

x = -1.2

User Oxyum
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Answer:

x=2

THAT IS ALL I KNOW SORRY

Explanation:

User Kdechant
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