What is the value of x in the equation -2/5 x-2=18 ? -50 -40 -8 -6

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Ailurus answered Sep 30, 2020

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First: add 2 on both sides of the equation;

(-2/5)x = 20

Then, multiple the reciprocal of (-2/5) on both sides...

x = -50

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