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Solve for x.
-(-2-5x) + (-2) = 18
x= -90
x=-18/5
2 = 18/5
x= 90

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Answer:


x=(18)/(5)

Explanation:


-\left(-2-5x\right)+\left(-2\right)=18

Add 2 to both sides:


-\left(-2-5x\right)-2+2=18+2


-\left(-2-5x\right)=20

Divide both sides by -1:


(-\left(-2-5x\right))/(-1)=(20)/(-1)


-2-5x=-20

Add 2 to both sides:


-2-5x+2=-20+2


-5x=-18

Divide both sides by -5:


(-5x)/(-5)=(-18)/(-5)


x=(18)/(5)

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