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Solve for x.
2x-2=-12
please help

User Dan Ports
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Answer:

x = -5

Explanation:

2x - 2 = -12

(Add 2 on both sides)

2x - 2 (+2) = -12 (+2)

(simplify)

2x=-10

(Divide by 2 on both sides)

2x/2 = -10/2

(Simplify)

x = -5

Hope this helps :)

User Adrienharnay
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2 votes

Answer:

-5

Explanation:

2x=-10

x=-5

User Dixi
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