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X − 2(x + 10) = 12 can any one help me

User TimeIsNear
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Answer:

-32

Explanation:

User Evfwcqcg
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Answer:


x=-32

Explanation:

So we have the equation:


x-2(x+10)=12

Distribute the -2:


x-2x-20=12

Combine like terms:


-x-20=12

Add 20 to both sides:


-x=32

Divide both sides by -1:


x=-32

And we're done!

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