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Find the value of variable in the problems below -50 = -4x – 2(x - 8)

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The correct answer would be 11
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Answer:

11

Explanation:

from the question:-50=-4x-2(x-8)

it becomes,

-50=-4x-2x+16

-50=-6x+16

-50-16=-6x

-66=-6x

x=-66/-6

x=11(minus sign will cancel each other)

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