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12 August, 10:40

How do you use the distributive property to solve for x in the equation - 2 (x + 5) = 4

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  1. 12 August, 10:55
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    x = - 7

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Given

    - 2 (x + 5) = 4 ← distribute the parenthesis by - 2

    - 2x - 10 = 4 (add 10 to both sides)

    - 2x = 14 (divide both sides by - 2)

    x = - 7
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