Question

-2(x-4)=10x+2
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Answer 1

Explanation:

To solve for x you first isolate the variable you want on one side. We will do this by using PEMDAS and expanding our terms fully first before we move our terms around.

`-2(x-4)=10x+2\\-2x-8=10x+2`

We then isolate our term, remember to add numbers and variables to both sides so you aren't changing the value of the equation, and solve for x.
`-2x-8=10x+2\\-2x-8-2+2x=10x+2-2+2x\\-10=12x\\(-10)/(12)=x\\(-6)/(5)=x\\-1.2=x\\`

Answer 2

Explanation:

-2(x-4) =10x+2

-2x--8= 10x+2

-2x+8= 10x+2

-2x+10x= 8+2

8x= 10

x= 0.8