Question

-2 (2x+1) = 26 ?
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Answer 1

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Answer 2

x=-7

Explanation:

-2 (2x+1) = 26

we apply distributive property

-2 (2x+1) = 26

-2*2x -2*1 =26

-4x -2=26

-4x= 26+2

-4x= 28

x= -28/4

x= -7