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  • 02-12-2020
  • Mathematics
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simplify or solve the problem
2 ( 2x - 7 ) = - 34

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zoeyangelee
zoeyangelee zoeyangelee
  • 02-12-2020

Answer:

x = -5

Step-by-step explanation:

Original equation:

2(2x - 7) = -34

Use distributive property

2 · 2x = 4x

2 · (-7) = -14

Plug these values back into the equation

4x - 14 = -34

Add 14 to both sides

4x = -20

Divide both sides by 4

x = -5

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