Question

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If −2(x+1)=8, then x=−5.

Answer 1

Answer:

see the explanation and the attached figure

Step-by-step explanation:

we have

$-2(x+1)=8$ ----> given

Divide by -2 both sides

$-2\frac{(x+1)}{-2} =\frac{8}{-2}$ ----> by Division Property of Equality

Simplifying

$x+1=-4$

Subtract 1 both sides

$x+1-1=-4-1$ ----> by Subtraction Property of Equality

Simplifying

$x=-5$