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Question
Solve the following equations.
-4 (2 + x) = 8
Sum
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Solution
-4 (2 + x) = 8
Dividing both sides by -4,
`2 + x = 8/(-4) = -2`
x = -2 -2 = -4 (Transposing 2 to R.H.S.)
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