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-4(x + 6) = -64 solve step by step please

User Scovetta
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Answer:

x = 10

Explanation:

-4(x+6) = -64

-4x-24 = -64

-4x = -64+24

-4x = -40

x = 10

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User Ttimasdf
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Answer:

x=10

Explanation:

-4 times x =-4x

-4 times 6 =-24

-4x-24=-64

add 24 to both sides

-4x=-40

divide -4 from both sides

x=10

User Gluz
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