SOLUTION: Solve: -2x-8(x-2)=4

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Question 507396: Solve:
-2x-8(x-2)=4
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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-2x-8%28x-2%29=4 Start with the given equation.


-2x-8x%2B16=4 Distribute.


-10x%2B16=4 Combine like terms on the left side.


-10x=4-16 Subtract 16 from both sides.


-10x=-12 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%28-12%29%2F%28-10%29 Divide both sides by -10 to isolate x.


x=6%2F5 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=6%2F5

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