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-2(5x+8)=14+6x what are the steps

User Azertiti
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Answer:

-10x-16=14+6x

-16-14=6x+10x

-30=16x

x=-15/8

User Siva Cn
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Answer:
-15/8=x

Step-by-step explanation:
-2(5x+8)=14+6x

1) Distribute -2 into the parentheses
-10x-16=14+6x

2) Combine like terms
Move -10x to the other side
-16=14+6x+10x
Move 14 to the other side
-16-14=6x+10x
-30=16x

3) Divide both sides by 16
-30/16=x

4) Simplify the fraction
-15/8=x

I hope this helps! Please comment if you have any questions.
User Saranga Athukorale
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