Question 970153
solve -5(2-w)=10
distribute the -5
-10 + 5x = 10
add 10 to both sides
5x = 10 + 10
5x = 20
divide both sides by 5
x = 20/5
x = 4
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Check the solution in the original equation, replace x with 4
-5(2 - 4) = 10
-5(-2) = 10
10 = 10, equality reigns, a good solution