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

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Step-by-step solution

3 steps

  1. Start with the given equation.

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

  2. Divide both sides by 2.

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

  3. Subtract 1 from both sides.

    x+1−1=0−1x + 1 - 1 = 0 - 1 x=−1x = -1

    −1\boxed{-1}

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