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2x -4(x+2) = -2x - 8

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Answer:

All real numbers

Explanation:

First, distribute the -4 on the left side

2x-4(x+2)=-2x-8

2x-4*x+-4*2=-2x-8

2x-4x-8= -2x-8

Combine like terms on the left side

-2x -8 = -2x -8

Since the two sides are equal, all real numbers are solutions

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