Question

What is the solution to the equation 5x + 2(x-4)= 5x + x -10?
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Answer 1

5x+2x(x-4)=5x+x-10

5x+2x-8=5x+x-10

5x-5x+2x+x=-10+8

x+3x=-2

4x=-2

x=-2