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-4x - 6 + x=-12 full explanation and spelt out

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Answer:


\huge\boxed{\sf x = 2}

Explanation:

Given equation:

-4x - 6 + x = -12

  • Combine like terms

-4x + x - 6 = -12

-3x - 6 = -12

  • Add 6 to both sides

-3x = -12 + 6

-3x = -6

  • Divide both sides by -3

x = -6/-3

x = 2


\rule[225]{225}{2}

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