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What is the solution to the equation 5x + 2(x – 4) = 5x + x – 10? (1 point) 3 2 –2 –3
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What is the solution to the equation 5x + 2(x – 4) = 5x + x – 10? (1 point) 3 2 –2 –3

User Vadim Shkaberda
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Answer:

-2

Explanation:

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User Pedorro
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Hello!

You solve this algebraically

5x + 2(x - 4) = 5x + x - 10

Distribute the 2

5x + 2x - 8 = 5x + x - 10

combine like terms

7x - 8 = 6x - 10

subtract 6x from both sides

x - 8 = -10

Add 8 to both sides

x = -2

The answer is -2

Hope this helps!
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