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Question

2(x - 4) - 2x = 2x - 10

8 = 2x - 10
- 8 = 2x - 10
2 = 2x
2x + 8 - 2x = 2x - 10
2x - 8 - 2x = 2x - 10
18 = 2x
x = 9
x = 1

Answer 1

1. 2(x - 4) - 2x = 2x - 10
2. 2x + 8 - 2x = 2x - 10
3. 8 = 2x - 10
4. - 8 = 2x - 10
5. 2 = 2x
6. 2x - 8 - 2x = 2x - 10
7. 18 = 2x
8. x = 9