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-5(4x-2) = -2(3+6x)
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Answer:

-0.5

Explanation:

-5(4x-2) = -2(3+6x)

-20x-10 = -6-12x

-10 = -6+8x

-4 = 8x

-0.5 = x

User Mattijs
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Answer:

x = 2

Explanation:

-5(4x - 2) = -2(3 + 6x)

-20x + 10 = -6 - 12x Distribute -5 to 4x and -2 and distribute -2 to 3 and

6x

10 = -6 + 8x Add 20x to both sides

16 = 8x Add 6 to both sides

2 = x Divide 8 to both sides

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