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-22=-(x-4) what is that answer

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-22 = - (x - 4)
= -22 = -x + 4 (distribute the minus)
= -26 = -x (subtract 4 from both sides)
= 26 = x (divide by -1 to remove the minus from x)
so, x = 26
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