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Quick please -4 (-2x - 4)

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Answer:

x = -2

Explanation:

To solve for x:

  1. Equation: -4(-2x - 4) = -8x - -16
  2. -8x - -16 = -8x + 16
  3. Divide each side by -8 so it now looks like this: x = -2

Therefore, x equals -2.

To simplify the equation:

  1. -2x - 4 = -6x
  2. -4(-6x) = 24x

User Ricowere
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Answer:

-10x

Explanation:

-2x-4=-6x

-4-6x = -10x

User Damian Vogel
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