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-2(x + 5) = -16

= ???

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Answer:

if you're looking for x its -13

User Clinton Jooooones
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Answer:

x = 3

Explanation:

Given

-2(x + 5) = -16

Expand the bracket

-2 x X +-2 x 5 = 16

The positive sign changes to minus

-2x - 10 = -16

Add 10 to both sides

-2x -10 + 10 = -16 + 10

-2x = -6

Divide both sides by-2

x = -6/-2

x = 3

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