Question

-5x(x+4)=-2(2x+1)=

`- 5(x + 4) = - 2(2x + 1)`
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Answer 1

x = -18

Explanation:

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Multiplying out this equation, we get:

-5x - 20 = -4x - 2

Then:

-x = 18 and x = -18.