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  • 26-01-2017
  • Mathematics
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use properties of real numbers to rewrite the expression -2(x+4)=-2x-8

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helpmetnx helpmetnx
  • 26-01-2017
first we will distribute the first part of the equation
-2 (x + 4)
-2x - 8
now put it back into the equation
-2x - 8 = -2x -8
add 8 to both sides
-2x + 0 = -2x + 0
add 2x to both sides
0 + 0 = 0 + 0 
0 = 0

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