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What is the answer to X+4x=-2 and show your work

User Olivier P
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x+4x=-2\\ 5x=-2\\ x=-(2)/(5)
User Vincent J
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I think you meant 'x + 4x = -2'

Combine like terms:

5x = -2

Divide 5 to both sides:

x = -2/5 or -0.4
User Fritzie
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