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−104=4x−4(2x+16)
I need a whole number i keep messing up

User NVA
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Answer:

x=10

Explanation:

User Agent Zebra
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Answer:

x = 10

Explanation:

use the distributive property

−104 = 4x − 4(2x + 16)

-104 = 4x - 8x - 64

-104 = -4x - 64

+64 +64

-40 = -4x

divide by -4

x = 10

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