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Solve 2x2 + 20x = -8

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Answer:x=-5/11

Explanation:

2x+2+20x=−8

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

2x+2+20x=−8

(2x+20x)+(2)=−8(Combine Like Terms)

22x+2=−8

22x+2=−8

Step 2: Subtract 2 from both sides.

22x+2−2=−8−2

22x=−10

Step 3: Divide both sides by 22.

22x/22=-10/22

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