Question

X - 2(x + 10) = 12 what's x

Answer 1

Given, x - 2(x + 10) = 12

           x - 2x - 20 = 12

           x - 2x =  12 + 20

             -x = 32

              x = -32.


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Answer 2

X-2(x+10)=12
where
x-2x-20=12
x-2x=-x
-x=20+12
x=-32