moutley moutley
  • 16-01-2020
  • Mathematics
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How do you use the distributive property to solve for x in the equation -2(x + 5) = 4

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jimrgrant1 jimrgrant1
  • 16-01-2020

Answer:

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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