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Help! Geometry! 5(x-2) = -2(x+6)

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Answer:

x= −2/7

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Explanation:

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

5(x−2)=−2(x+6)

(5)(x)+(5)(−2)=(−2)(x)+(−2)(6)(Distribute)

5x+−10=−2x+−12

5x−10=−2x−12

Step 2: Add 2x to both sides.

5x−10+2x=−2x−12+2x

7x−10=−12

Step 3: Add 10 to both sides.

7x−10+10=−12+10

7x=−2

Step 4: Divide both sides by 7.

7x/7=−2/7

x=−2/7

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