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Solve this equation: –2(x + 16) = –20 *

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Answer:

"solve this equation: - 2 (x+16)= - 20

Explanation:

- 2x 16 + - 2 = - 20

- 2x - 32 = - 20

- 2x = - 20 + 32

x = - 12 :2

x = - 6

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- 2(x + 16) = - 20 \\ - 2x + 16 * - 2 = - 20 \\ - 2x - 32 = - 20 \\ - 2x = - 20 + 32 \\ - 2x = 12 \\ x = (12)/( - 2) \\ x = ( - 12)/(2) \\ x = - 6

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