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If 5x - 2 = -12, then x =

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Answer:

x = -2

Explanation:

1) add 2 to both sides to eliminate -2.

5x = -10

2) divide both sides by 5.

x = -2

User Jerome WAGNER
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Answer:

-2

Explanation:

5*(-2)-2 = -12

-10-2 = -12

User Erunehtar
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