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Solve the equation2 ( x-4 ) = -22

User Vignesh Jayavel
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21 votes

Answer:

x = -7

Explanation:

2(x-4) = -22

2*x + 2*-4 = -22

2x - 8 = -22

2x = -22 + 8

2x = -14

x = -14/2

x = -7

Check:

2(-7-4) = -22

2*-11 = -22

User Sangbok  Lee
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18 votes

Answer:9

Explanation:

9

User Anders Andersen
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