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Hida adds 5 to a number, then multiplies the sum by-2. The result is 6. write an equation and solve for x

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Answer:

6 = -2(x+5)

6 = -2x -10

6 + 10 = -2x

16 = -2x

x = 16/-2

x = -8

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