SOLUTION: Hi, I am having trouble answering this problem -5x-10=2-(x+4) I'm not sure if I'm supposed to multiply the 2 and x then the 2 and 4 using the distributive property. Or if I'm suppo

Question 351377: Hi, I am having trouble answering this problem -5x-10=2-(x+4) I'm not sure if I'm supposed to multiply the 2 and x then the 2 and 4 using the distributive property. Or if I'm supposed to subtract 2 from x and 4. I tried subtracting and got the answer of 3.5, but then I checked the problem and it was wrong. ( I tried using the distributive property, but subtracting instead of multiplying.) I am very confused can you please help me by going through the steps? Very much appreciated, Kayla.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation.

Distribute.

Combine like terms on the right side.

Add to both sides.

Add to both sides.

Combine like terms on the left side.

Combine like terms on the right side.

Divide both sides by to isolate .

Reduce.

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Answer:

So the solution is

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