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-2(-5+8x)+6=40-8x

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Answer:

x=-3

Explanation:

  1. -2 (-5+8x)+6=40-8x
  2. 10-16x+6=40-8x
  3. 16-16x=40-8x
  4. -16x+8x=40-16
  5. -8x=24
  6. x=-3
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