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Solve this equation -4(X-26)=-200

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-4(x - 26) = -200
-4x = -174
x = 43.5
User Ryan Smith
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Answer:

x = 76

Explanation:

First, distribute -4:

-4x + 104 = -200

Isolate x:

-4x = -200 - 104 = -304

x = -304/-4 = 76

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