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Is 4 a solution of 5(2-x)=-10?

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Yes, 4 is a solution
User Rodolpho Brock
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yes it is

5(2-x)=-10

distribute the 5

10-5x=-10

-10 -10

subtract 10 from both sides

-5x=-20

/-5 /-5

divide -5 from both sides

x=4

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