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Solve the equation by showing the work
-4x + 2 = -18

User LukyVj
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Answer:

x = 5

Explanation:

-4x + 2 = -18

subtract 2 from both sides

-4x + 2 - 2 = -18 - 2

simplify

-4x = -20

divide both sides by -4

-4x/-4 = -20/-4

simplify

x = 5

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