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2(x + 4)= -5 + 1 what is this answer

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Answer: X = -6

Step-by-step explanation:
2(x+4) = -5 + 1
2x + 8 = -4
2x = -4 - 8
2x = -12 divide both sides by 2
X = -6
User Madhu Beela
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Answer:


x=-6

Step-by-step explanation:

Given Equation:


2(x + 4)= -5 + 1

Solving the Equation for 'x':


2(x + 4)= -4


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


2x+8=-4

Subtracting '8' both sides:


2x=-4-8


2x=-12

Dividing by '2' both sides:


x=-12/2\\


x=-6

The Solution for the equation is:
x=-6

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