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Solve the equation -2(x + 4) = -6
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Solve the equation -2(x + 4) = -6

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Answer:

x = -1

Explanation:

Solve the equation -2(x + 4) = -6

Solving for the above Equation, we have to find x

-2(x + 4) = -6

We expand the brackets

-2x - 8 = -6

We collect like terms

-2x = -6 + 8

-2x = 2

x = 2/-2

x = -1

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