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What is -2(2x - 1) = 22?
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What is -2(2x - 1) = 22?

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the answer is -5. x=-5
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Answer:

x = -5

Explanation:

-2(2x - 1) = 22

Distribute;

-4x + 2 = 22

Subtract 2 from both sides;

-4x = 20

Divide both sides by -4

x = -5

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