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Pre algebra what is -6(6+5x)-4=-220

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isolate the variable by dividing each side by factors that don't contain the variable.

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Answer:

x=6

Explanation:

-6(6+5x)-4=-220

-36-30x-4=-220

-40-30x=-220

30x=-40-(-220)

30x=-40+220

30x=180

x=180/30

x=6

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