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Can someone tell me how to do 2(-3x-4)=100. I don't have no clue how to do it.

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2(−3x−4)=100

Use distributive property.

2(−3x−4)=100

2 × -3x = -6x

2 × 4 = 8

Simplify

−6x−8=100

Add 8 to both sides.

−6x−8+8=100+8

−6x=108

Divide both sides by -6.

−6x/−6 = 108/−6

x=−18

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