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X - 18 = -2. Solve this equation. Check your solution

User Rodolfojcj
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Hi! :)

Answer:


\boxed{x=16}

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Explanation:

First, you add by 18 from both sides of an equation.


x-18+18=-2+18

Then, simplify.


18-2=16

Final answer is →→→→→→→
\boxed{X=16}

Hope this helps!

Thanks!

Have a nice day! :)

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-Charlie

User Beau
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Answer:

X=16

Explanation:

X-18=-2

+18 +18

X=-2+18

X=16

User Thomas Ducrot
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