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What's 4 (-x + 1 ) = -2 (x + 2) ?
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What's 4 (-x + 1 ) = -2 (x + 2) ?

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Answer:

x = 4

Explanation:

Simplify then isolate x

4 (-x + 1 ) = -2 (x + 2) Distribute across brackets

-4x + 4 = -2x - 4 Add 2x to both sides

-2x + 4 = -4 Subtract 4 from both sides

-2x = -8 Divide both sides by -2

x = 4

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