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-2(4 - x) = 2x + 8 Step by step

User Unifreak
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Answer:

no solution

Explanation:

-2(4-x)=2x+8

distribute

-8+2x=2x+8

cross the equal sign

2x=2x+16

cross the equal sign

0=16

aka no solution

User Dlanced
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Answer:

No Solution

Explanation:

-2(4-x)=2x+2

Distribute

-8+2x=2x+8

Cancel Equal Terms

-8=8

The statement is false

User Mossroy
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