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Solve the equation -2(x-5)=-14
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Solve the equation -2(x-5)=-14

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X =12. Multiply it out. -2x +10= -14. -2x=-14-10. -2x= -24. Divide both sides by -2. Hope this helps!
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Answer:

x=12

Explanation:

-2(x-5)=-14

x-5=-2/-14

x-5=14/2

x-5=7

x=5+7

x=12

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