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-58= -2(5n + 4) Explain your solution process​

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\text{Hello there!}\\\\\text{Solve for n:}\\\\-58= -2(5n + 4)\\\\\text{Distribute the-2 to the numbers in the parenthesis}\\\\-58= -10n -8\\\\\text{Add 8 to both sides}\\\\-50=-10n\\\\\text{Divide both sides by -10}\\\\\large\boxed{5=n}

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