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-2(x+5)=20 what is x
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-2(x+5)=20 what is x

User Sakurako
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Answer:

x = -15

Explanation:

Divide both sides by -2

x + 5 = -10

x = -15

User Rouan Van Dalen
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Answer: x = -15

Explanation:

-2(x + 5) = 20

-2x - 10 = 20

Add 10 to both sides

-2x = 30

Divide both sides by -2

x = -15

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