-2(x+8)=-2x+20

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Solution for -2(x+8)=-2x+20 equation:


Simplifying
-2(x + 8) = -2x + 20

Reorder the terms:
-2(8 + x) = -2x + 20
(8 * -2 + x * -2) = -2x + 20
(-16 + -2x) = -2x + 20

Reorder the terms:
-16 + -2x = 20 + -2x

Add '2x' to each side of the equation.
-16 + -2x + 2x = 20 + -2x + 2x

Combine like terms: -2x + 2x = 0
-16 + 0 = 20 + -2x + 2x
-16 = 20 + -2x + 2x

Combine like terms: -2x + 2x = 0
-16 = 20 + 0
-16 = 20

Solving
-16 = 20

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