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Solve the equation for x 8 equals negative 2x + 6

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\begin{gathered} 8=-(2x+6) \\ \\ 8=-2x-6 \\ 2x=-8-6 \\ 2x=-14 \\ x=-(14)/(2) \\ x=-7 \end{gathered}

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