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10(2x - 4) + 5 = 2x - 8

User Ladan
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Explanation:

10(2−4)+5=2−8

10(2x-4)+5=2x-810(2x−4)+5=2x−8

Solve

1

Distribute

10(2−4)+5=2−8

20−40+5=2−8

2

Add the numbers

3

Add

35

3535

to both sides of the equation

4

Simplify

5

Subtract

2

2x2x

from both sides of the equation

User Cherylann
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