Question

-2(x -5) = -16

can someone please answer this asap

Answer 1

x = 13

Explanation:

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

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  `(-2)(x) + (-2)(-5)= -16`
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  `-2x + 10 =-16`

Step 2: Subtract 10 from both sides.

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  `-2x + 10 - 10 = -16 - 10`
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  `-2x = -26`

Step 3: Divide both sides by -2.

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  `(-2x)/(-2)=(-26)/(-2)`
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  `x = 13`

Step 4: Check if solution is correct.

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  `-2(13-5)=-16`
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  `-26 + 10 = -16`
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  `-16=-16`

Therefore, x = 13.

Answer 2

x=13

Explanation:

-2(x -5) = -16

Divide each side by -2

-2(x -5)/-2 = -16/-2

x-5 = 8

Add 5 to each side

x-5+5 = 8+5

x=13