How do you solve #10( x - 2) = - 20#?
2 Answers
Explanation:
Solve
Expand the left-hand side using the distributive property,
Add
Divide both sides by
Explanation:
First, multiply
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So, apply it to the problem.
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Now, just simplify. You're trying to get x alone. When you do something to one side of the equation, you must do it to the other. So, add 20 to each side to cancel out the -20 on the x's side.
Now, divide each side by 10 to get the x alone.