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Solve 4x +2(x- 4) =- 26

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The given expression is;

4x + 2(x-4) = -26

Open the brackets;

4x +2x - 8 = -26

Add the variable term x together as;

4x + 2x - 8 = -26

6x - 8 = - 26

6x = -26 + 8

6x = -18

x = -18/6

x = -3

Answer : x = -3

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