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Solve each equation
2(x-2)=-6

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Answer: It should be x=-1

Step-by-step explanation: Divide both sides by 2: x-2=-3

Move constant to the right: x=-3+2

Calculate: x=-1

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User WedaPashi
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Answer:

x= -1

Explanation:

2(x-2) = -6

1. Use distributive property

2x - 4 = -6

2. Add -4 to -6

2x - 4 = -6

+4 +4

2x = -2

3. Divide 2 to both sides to isolate x

2x/2 = -2/2

x= -1

User Iordanis
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