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-2(x-4)=4 can x=2 be the solution

User Jan Koch
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replace x with 2 on the equation

-4-4=4

so answer is no

-8=4 not possible

User Jun Rikson
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Answer:

Explanation:

-2x + 8 = 4

-2x = 4 - 8

-2x = - 4

x = - 4/-2 = 2

User Tobby
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