Question

What is the value of x that makes the equation true 2x+20=-2(4x-25)

Answer 1

2x + 20 = -2(4x - 25)

2x + 20 = -8x + 50

+8x +8x

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10x + 20 = 50

-20 -20

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10x = 30

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10 10

x = 3