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30 January, 18:30

What is x for negative 8 (x plus 2) plus 5x equals negative 4

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  1. 30 January, 22:13
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    - 8 (x + 2) + 5x = - 4

    Start by distributing ...

    - 8 x - 16 + 5x = - 4

    Combine like terms ...

    - 3 x - 16 = - 4

    Add 16 to both sides ...

    - 3x = 12

    Divide both sides by - 3 to get x by its self ...

    x = - 4 is the answer
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