How do I solve - 2 (x+5) = 4

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Grayson Bond

2 November, 06:41

How do I solve - 2 (x+5) = 4

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Mikayla Booker · Answer 1

-7

Step-by-step explanation:

First simplify both sides.

-2 (x+5) = 4

(-2) (x) + (-2) (5) = 4

-2x+-10=4

-2x-10=4

Then add 10 to both sides.

-2x-10+10=4+10

-2x=14

Finally divide both sides by - 2.

-2x / - 2 = 14 / - 2 = - 7

Answer: - 7

Stanley Lozano · Answer 2

-7

Step-by-step explanation:

-2 (x+5) = 4

open the bracket with - 2

-2x - 10 = 4

combine the like terms

-2x = 4 + 10

-2x = 14

divide by - 2

-2x/-2 = 14/-2

x = - 7