OverlordOfDarkness OverlordOfDarkness
  • 02-06-2020
  • Mathematics
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-5(4x + 2) = 20 What is x?

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TheAnimeGirl
TheAnimeGirl TheAnimeGirl
  • 02-06-2020

So the right answer is -3/2

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missy0512 missy0512
  • 02-06-2020

Answer:

x =

Step-by-step explanation:

-5(4x + 2) = 20

First you distribute

-20x - 10 = 20

Add 10 to both sides to single out 'x'

-20x = 30

Divide by the coefficient of x

-20x/-20 = 30/-20

solve

x = -3/2

or

x = -1.5

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