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Eight less than x equals negative two.

a. Write an equation for the sentence.
b. Solve the equation. Show all work.

User Vinayak Phal
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2 Answers

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Answer:

x-8=-2

Explanation:

x-8=-2

+8 +8

x=6

User Pasan Chamikara
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Answer:

a. x - 8 = -2

b. x = 6

Explanation:

x - 8 = -2

x = 8 - 2

x = 6

User Yash Bedi
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