Answer: x = −
- 1
Steps for solving linear equation.
y = − 2x − 2
Swap sides so that all variable terms are on the left-hand side.
−2x − 2 = y
Add 2 to both sides.
−2x = y + 2
Divide both sides by −2.
=
Dividing by −2 undoes the multiplication by −2.
x =
Divide y + 2 by −2.
x = -
- 1
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