How to solve 20=2x-(10-4x)

1. Factor the equation (x + 2)(x + 3) = 0. 2. Set each factor equal to zero: x + 2 = 0 and x + 3 = 0. 3. Solve for x: x = -2 and x = -3.

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$$20=2x-(10-4x)$$

Solve for x

$x=5$

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To find the opposite of $10-4x$, find the opposite of each term.

$$20=2x-10-\left(-4x\right)$$

The opposite of $-4x$ is $4x$.

$$20=2x-10+4x$$

Combine $2x$ and $4x$ to get $6x$.

$$20=6x-10$$

Swap sides so that all variable terms are on the left hand side.

$$6x-10=20$$

Add $10$ to both sides.

$$6x=20+10$$

Add $20$ and $10$ to get $30$.

$$6x=30$$

Divide both sides by $6$.

$$x=\frac{30}{6}$$

Divide $30$ by $6$ to get $5$.

$$x=5$$

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