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What is the answer to 6−2(3x−5)=−8
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What is the answer to 6−2(3x−5)=−8

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6-2(3x-5)=-8
So first we distribute:
6-6x+10=-8
Combine like terms:
16-6x=-8
Now subtract 16 to -8:
-6x=-24
Divide -6 to both sides:
x=4
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