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Solve the following equation. Show your work please
-2(5x - 8) = 36

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22-01-2019

Divide both sides by -2

5x - 8 -36/2

Simplify 36/2 to 18

5x - 8 = -18

Add 8 to both sides

5x = -18 + 8

Simplify -18 + 8 to -10

5x = -10

Divide both sides by 5

x = -10/5

Simplify 10/5 to 2

x = -2

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