Question

2. Solve the equation.
22 + 2x = 4


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Answer 1

the answer is negative 7

Answer 2

-9

Explanation:

22 + 2x = 4

Subtract 22 from both sides

22+2x-22=4-22

Simplify

2x= -18

Divide both sides by 2

2x/2=-18/2

Simplify

x=-9