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Solve for x. −15(x−4)=−2 Enter your answer in the box.

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-15(x-4)=-2

-15x+60=-2 *distribution done*
-60 -60 *60s are cancelled out*

-15x=-62 *divide -62 by -15*

x= 62/15
User Oluseyi
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divide both sides by -15
x-4=2/15
add 4 to both sides
note: 4=60/15
x=62/15
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