Question

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If −2(x+1)=8, then x=−5.

Answer 1

The first person is right I took the k12 quiz

Explanation:

Answer 2

see the explanation and the attached figure

Explanation:

we have

`-2(x+1)=8` ----> given

Divide by -2 both sides

`-2((x+1))/(-2) =(8)/(-2)` ----> by Division Property of Equality

Simplifying

`x+1=-4`

Subtract 1 both sides

`x+1-1=-4-1` ----> by Subtraction Property of Equality

Simplifying

`x=-5`