Question

-2(x+5)=4 sole using distributive property

Answer 1

x = -7

Explanation:

-2x - 10 = 4

-2x = 14

x = -7

Verification:

-2(-7 + 5) = 4

-2(-2) = 4

4 = 4

Answer 2

Answer:
x=-7

Steps:
-2(x+5)=4
First, multiply everything in the parentheses by -2:
-2x-10=4
Then add ten on the right side to isolate the -2x:
-2x=14
Then divide 14 by -2:
x=-7