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4x + 10= 2x - 6

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4x + 10= 2x - 6
Subtract 2x on both sides

4x - 2x + 10 = 2x - 2x - 6

4x - 2x + 10 = -6

2x + 10 = -6

Subtract 10 on both sides

2x + 10 - 10 = -6 - 10

2x = -6 - 10

2x = -16

x = -8
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