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-2(4-5x)=-68
[tex] - 2(4 - 5x) = - 68[/tex]
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Ammimochi
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  • 15-03-2019

Divide both sides by -2

4 - 5x = -68/-2

Two negatives make a positive

4 - 5x = 68/2

Simplify 68/2 to 34

4 - 5x = 34

Subtract 4 from both sides

-5x = 34 - 4

Simplify 34 - 4 to 30

-5x = 30

Divide both sides by -5

x = -30/5

Simplify 30/5 to 6

x = -6

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