Answer:
-4
Solution:
72 = 2 + 5(-2 - 4x)
Distribute right side
72 = 2 - 10 - 20x
Combine like terms
72 = -8 - 20x
Add 8 to both sides
80 = -20x
Divide -20 to both sides
-4 = x
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