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Given the equation 5x − 4 = –2(3x + 2), solve for the variable. Explain each step and justify your process.
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Given the equation 5x − 4 = –2(3x + 2), solve for the variable. Explain each step and justify your process.

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5x - 4 = -2(3x + 2) Use the Distributive Property
5x - 4 = -6x - 4 Add 6x to both sides
11x - 4 = -4 Add 4 to both sides
11x = 0 DIvide both sides by 11
x = 0
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