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solve each equation by showing your work OR explaining all your steps

1. -4x + 2 = -18

2. x/3 - 6 = -2

User Rhobincu
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All I know is that answer 1 is 5
User Taha
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-4x + 2 = -18
-4x -2 = -2
-4x = -20


-4x over -4 and -20 over -4 you divide and then you get positive 5 so x=5 because 2 negatives makes a positive
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