Question 507396
{{{-2x-8(x-2)=4}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{-2x-8x+16=4}}} Distribute.



{{{-10x+16=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=(-12)/(-10)}}} Divide both sides by {{{-10}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=6/5}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=6/5}}} 


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