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Solve the following equation:

2(3x + 10) - 8x = 52

Solve the following equation: 2(3x + 10) - 8x = 52-example-1

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Answer: x=−16

Step-by-step explanation: 2(3x+10)−8x=52

(2)(3x)+(2)(10)+−8x=52

6x+20+−8x=52

(6x+−8x)+(20)=52

−2x+20−20=52−20

−2x/-2 = 32/-2

x=−16

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