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What is -2(x+4)=-2x-5-3? I need some help ^_^

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Answer:

All real numbers

Step-by-step explanation:

Multiply the left side first

-2x - 8 = -2x - 5 - 3

Add 8 to the right side

-2x = -2x ( the 8 cancelled out the -5 and -3)

Then the -2x cancel each other out so the answer would All real numbers. There is no real answer for x.

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