Question 181958


{{{-2(x+5)=5x+46}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{-2x-10=5x+46}}} Distribute.



{{{-2x=5x+46+10}}} Add {{{10}}} to both sides.



{{{-2x-5x=46+10}}} Subtract {{{5x}}} from both sides.



{{{-7x=46+10}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{-7x=56}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(56)/(-7)}}} Divide both sides by {{{-7}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=-8}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the answer is {{{x=-8}}}