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18 = -2(x + 4) i cant find the answer
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18 = -2(x + 4) i cant find the answer

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Answer:

x = -13

Explanation:

-2 (x + 4) = 18

distributive property -2x + (-8) = 18

simplify -2x - 8 = 18

cancel out 8 by addition -2x = 26

cancel out -2 by division x = -13

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