Question

Solve: −5(x − 2) = 15

1

−3.4

−5

−1



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Question 2 (Multiple Choice Worth 1 points)

What is the first step in solving the equation −4x − 16 = 20?

Multiply both sides of the equation by 4.

Divide both sides of the equation by −16.

Subtract 16 from both sides of the equation.

Add 16 to both sides of the equation.

Answer 1

help me please

Answer 2

-5(x - 2) = 15
due to the distributive property it can also be scene like this:
(-5 * x) + (-5 * -2) = 15 then you combine like terms

Answer 3

the first one would be -1. all you have to do is use the order of operations. and the second one would be to subtract 16 from both sides.

Answer 4

thank u

Answer 5

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