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4−2(x−5)=x−19? Help

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Answer:

x=11

Explanation:

Start by distributing:

4-2(x-5)= x-19

4-2x+10= x-19

Add 19 and 2x to both sides (the -19 and -2x will turn into 0)

4+10+19= 2x+x

Add 4+10+19

33= 3x

Divide by 3

x=11

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