Solve for x: 2(x+1)=10

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Solve for x: 2(x+1)=10

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Step 1: Start with the given equation.

2(x+1)=02(x + 1) = 0

Step 2: Divide both sides by 2.

2(x+1)2=02\frac{2(x + 1)}{2} = \frac{0}{2}

x+1=0x + 1 = 0

Step 3: Subtract 1 from both sides.

x+11=01x + 1 - 1 = 0 - 1

x=1x = -1

1\boxed{-1}

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