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-2(2x+1)=1 define x and explain why
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-2(2x+1)=1 define x and explain why

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Answer:

x=-3/4

Explanation:

Use the distributive property a(a+b)= ab+bc:

-4x-2=1

Add a 2 to both sides:

-4x=3

Divide both sides by -4:

x=3/-4

This can be rewritten as -3/4

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