Question

What is the solution to this equation -4x + 2=26

Answer 1

x=-6

Explanation:

-4x + 2=26

Subtract 2 from each side

-4x + 2-2=26-2

-4x = 24

Divide by -4

-4x/-4 = 24/-4

x = -6

Answer 2

`-4x+2=26` subtract 2 from both sides

`-4x=24` divide both sides by (-4)

`\boxed{x=-6}`