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-2(3x + 8) − 2 = 10?
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-2(3x + 8) − 2 = 10?

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Answer:

x = -14/3

Explanation:

-2(3x + 8) − 2 = 10

Distribute

-6x -16 -2 =10

Combine like terms

-6x -18 = 10

Add 18 to each side

-6x-18+18 =10+18

-6x =28

Divide each side by -6

-6x/-6 = 28/-6

x = 28/-6

Simplify by dividing top and bottom by 2

x = -14/3

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