SOLUTION: -2[5x+3(x-3)-4x]+2=46 solve for x

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Question 315050: -2[5x+3(x-3)-4x]+2=46
solve for x
Answer by Jstrasner(112) About Me  (Show Source):
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hey,
Well for this one we start with the insides and work our way out:
-2[5x +3x -9 -4x] +2=46
-2[4x-9] +2=46
-8x +18 +2=46
-8x + 20=46
-8x = 26
x= -26/8
I hope this helps!