SOLUTION: Can you help me solve this equation? 6(-x+5)=2(x+8)-10

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Question 487261: Can you help me solve this equation? 6(-x+5)=2(x+8)-10
Answer by MathLover1(20849) About Me  (Show Source):
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+6%28-x%2B5%29=2%28x%2B8%29-10...first multiply

+-6x%2B30=2x%2B16-10

+-6x%2B30=2x%2B6

+-6%2B30=2x%2B6x

+24=8x
+24%2F8=x
highlight%283=x%29