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Find the value of 5X -10 given that negative 2X +2 equals 8

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Answer:5

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User Lex Lustor
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Answer:

5

Explanation:

Let's solve for x first

2x+2=8

-2 -2

2x=6

Divide both sides by 2

x=3

Plug into our equation (5x-10)

(5*3)-10=?

15-10=?

5

Hope I could help!

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