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What is the solution of this equation 4(x-8)+10=-10

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-10 to other side
4(x-8) = -20
divide 4
x-8 = -5
plus 8
x=3
User Melvnberd
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4(x - 8) + 10 = -10

Start by subtracting 10 from both sides.

This gives us 4x - 32 = -20.

Now add 32 to both sides to get 4x = 12.

Now divide both sides by 3 to get x = 3.

User Guido Simone
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