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Solve for x using the
distributive property.
-5(x - 2) = -20

User Mithu
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Answer:

x=6

Explanation:

-5(x - 2) = -20

first multiple 5 by x and -2

-5x 10 = -20

subtract 10 from 10 and -20

-5x=-30

then divide 5

x=6

User Stilltorik
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