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  • 11-12-2020
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How do you solve this equation step-by-step? (below)


-2 (x - 3) = 16

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tagoddard
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  • 11-12-2020

Answer:

-2 (x -3 ) = 16 (use the distributive property)

-2x +6 = 16 (subtract 6 from both sides)

-2x = 10 (divide both side by -2)

x= -5

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