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Put the steps in order for solving the equation: −2(4x+8)+2x = −5x+10

combine like terms

get x together on one side

get constants together on one side

distribute

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To solve the equation \(-2(4x+8)+2x = -5x+10\), the steps in order would be:

  1. Distribute: Apply the distribution of \(-2\) to \((4x + 8)\).
  2. Combine like terms: Combine any like terms after distribution on both sides of the equation.
  3. Get x together on one side: Move all the terms containing \(x\) to one side of the equation.
  4. Get constants together on one side: Move the constant terms to the other side of the equation.

So, the correct order is:

  1. Distribute
  2. Combine like terms
  3. Get x together on one side
  4. Get constants together on one side