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2(5x+1)−2x=2−2(3x+1)

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Answer:


x = -(1)/(7)

Explanation:

2(5x + 1) - 2x = 2 - 2(3x + 1)

Use the distributive property

10x + 2 - 2x = 2 - 6x -2

Combine like terms

8x + 2 = -6x

Subtract 2 from both sides

8x = -6x - 2

Add 6x to both sides

14x = -2

Divide both sides by 14

x = -2/14 = -1/7

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