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Solve for x.

−(−2−5x)+(−2)=18

User Sated
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x=3.6
you take the variable side, and simplify what you can just on that side. then you take the simplification (2+5x-2=18) and you take the steps to get the answer, which are to take the addition and subtraction and reverse them, while doing it to the other side as well, then you divide both sides by five to get your answer. I couldnt remember about one step, but if i did it wrong then the answer is 3.2
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Given

As given equation in the question be .

−(−2−5x)+(−2) = 18

Find out the value of x .

To prove

As given equation in the question be .

−(−2−5x) + (−2) = 18

First open the bracket of the above equation

than the sign of the equation changes as

2 +5x -2 = 18

5x = 18

solving we get


x = (18)/(5)

x = 3.6

Therefore the value of x be 3.6 .

Hence proved


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