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OpenStudy (anonymous):

8(x-3)-2(x-8)=-20

OpenStudy (lgbasallote):

divide each term by 2 4(x-3) - (x-8) = -10 distribute 4x - 12 - x + 8 = 20 3x - 4 = 20 3x = 24 x = 8

OpenStudy (anonymous):

what he/she said

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Oh i got -2 as the answer....

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i did too@iheartfood

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Was that an answer choice??

OpenStudy (lgbasallote):

*facepalm* lol 4x - 12 - x + 8 = -10 3x - 4 = -10 3x = -6 x = -2 you're right @odalys79

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