Question

`\color{red} \sf Solve \: for \: x : \\ \sf \: \: 4x + 2 = -8?`

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Answer 1

`\huge\boxed{\sf x = -2.5}`

Explanation:

Given equation:

4x + 2 = -8

Subtract 2 to both sides

4x = -8 - 2

4x = -10

Divide 4 to both sides

x = -10/4

x = -2.5

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Answer 2

• x = -5/2
• x = -2.5

Explanation:

4x + 2 = - 8

Subtract 2 from both sides,

• 4x = - 8 - 2

Subtract 2 from - 8 = - 10,

• 4x= -10

Divide both sides by 4,

• 4x/4 = -10/4
• x = - 5/ 2 or x = - 2.5

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