SOLUTION: x-2(x+10)=12

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Question 514054: x-2(x+10)=12
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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x-2%28x%2B10%29=12 Start with the given equation.


x-2x-20=12 Distribute.


-x-20=12 Combine like terms on the left side.


-x=12%2B20 Add 20 to both sides.


-x=32 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%2832%29%2F%28-1%29 Divide both sides by -1 to isolate x.


x=-32 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=-32