Question

If 5x - 2 = -12. then x =

Answer 1

x = -2

Explanation:

First let's solve the given equation.

5x - 2 = -12

Combine the constants by adding 2 to both sides.

5x = -10

Isolate x by dividing both sides by 5.

x = -2

This is your answer.

Check your answer by plugging x = -2 back into the equation.

5x - 2 = -12

5(-2) - 2 = -12

-10 - 2 = -12

-12 = -12

Your answer is correct.

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