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Square Roots: 2(x + 1) - 10 = -28​

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Answer:

x = -10

Explanation:

2(x + 1) - 10 = -28

2 * x = 2x

2 * 1 = 2

2x + 2 - 10 = -28

Combine like terms

-10 + 2 = -8

2x - 8 = -28

+8 +8

2x = -20

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2 2

x = -10

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