Question

Solve: −2(x − 5) = −4

7

−7

negative 1 over 2

−3

Answer 1

will give medal

Answer 2

7

Answer 3

because if u have -2(x-5) you have to have x be positive othersie you anser will be negative.

Answer 4

**Distributive property. a(b + c) = ab + ac

-2(x - 5) = -4
-2x + 10 = -4

Solve for x.

-2x + 10 = -4
Subtract 10.
-2x = -14
Divide by -2.

x = 7

Answer 5

2 neg = a pos

Answer 6

Thanks both of yall.... i suck at algebra lol :)

Answer 7

distribute -2 on left side

-2(x)-(-2)(5)=-4
-2x+10=-4
10+4=2x
x=10+4/2=?

Answer 8

yw (: I did too, but after a while it kinda sticks lol

Answer 9

yes:)

Answer 10

yea well it wouldnt be so bad if i wasnt doing virtual school... i hate it so much

Answer 11

i have the same view lol

Answer 12

well im playing high school baseball but my mom doesnt want me in public school so i have to homeschooled to play on the team lol but i can go to a school that doesnt have a baseball team ... prob going nxt year hopefully

Answer 13

yeah im going to public nxt years too