Solve for . -8x-2+-2(x-2) Simplify your answer as much as possible

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Solve for   .  -8x-2+-2(x-2)  Simplify your answer as much as possible

goformit100 · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

I assume that the question is asking you to solve for x. 
-8x - 2+-2(x-2) | The part in the parenthesis are "stuck". Use the distributive property to get them out. Basically, take the -2, and multiply that by x and 2.
-8x - 2+-2x - -4 | Combine like terms, -8x and -2x.
- -2x    - -2x
-6x - 2 + -4 | Now undo the rest.
-6x - -2 | I'm pretty sure this is as far as you can go. (-6x and -2 can't combine). 
Hope this helps! :)