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-2(x-4)=-16
SOLVE FOR X!!

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Answer:

x = 12

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

  • Order of Operations: BPEMDAS
  • Equality Properties

Explanation:

Step 1: Define equation

-2(x - 4) = -16

Step 2: Solve for x

  1. Distribute -2: -2x + 8 = -16
  2. Isolate x term: -2x = -24
  3. Isolate x: x = 12

Step 3: Check

Plug in x to verify it's a solution.

  1. Substitute: -2(12 - 4) = -16
  2. Subtract: -2(8) = -16
  3. Multiply: -16 = -16

Here we see that -16 does indeed equal -16.

∴ x = 12 is a solution of the equation.

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