s7cichy s7cichy
  • 12-01-2020
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-2(x-4)=-4 find x and check it

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Аноним Аноним
  • 12-01-2020

Answer:

x=6

Explanation:

−2(x−4)=−4

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

−2(x−4)=−4

(−2)(x)+(−2)(−4)=−4(Distribute)

−2x+8=−4

Step 2: Subtract 8 from both sides.

−2x+8−8=−4−8

−2x=−12

Step 3: Divide both sides by -2.

−2x / -2 = -12 / -2

x=6

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taseenansari80 taseenansari80
  • 12-01-2020
Multiply: -2x + 8 = -4
Subtract 8 from both sides: -2x = -12
Divide by -2: x= 6

Check:
-2(6-4)=-4
-2(2)= -4
-4 = -4
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