Answer:
x=5.25 or 5 1/4
Explanation:
-40 = -8(x+2)
subtract 2 on both sides
-42 = -8x
divide by negative 8 on both sides
5.25 = x
Answer:3
Dividing both sides by -8
5=x+2
x=3
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