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What is x when 2(x+3)=x-4
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What is x when 2(x+3)=x-4

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Answer:


x=-10

Explanation:

First, use distribution to simplify


2(x+3)=x-4\\2x+6=x-4

Then, simplify further by combining like terms


2x+6=x-4\\2x+10=x\\10=-1x

Solve


10=-1x\\x=-10\\

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