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Consider the equation below.
-2(53 + 8) = 14 + 65
The equation was solved using the following steps.
-10.1
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- 16 = 14 + 65
-161 - 16 = 14
Step 1:
Step 2:
Step 3:
Step 4:
-161 = 30
30
--16
Step 5:
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II
Complete the statements below with the process used to achieve steps 1-4.
-2 to 5x and 8.
Step 1:
Step 2:
6x

User Uppi
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Answer:

1: Distribute -2 to 5x and 8.

2:Subtract 6x.

3:Add 16.

4:Divide by -16.

Explanation:

Explanation:

User ZolaKt
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Answer:

1: Distribute -2 to 5x and 8.

2:Subtract 6x.

3:Add 16.

4:Divide by -16.

Explanation:

User Joran Den Houting
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