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Determine the value of variable in the following
equation:
2x + 40 = 30

User Gherbi Hicham
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I believe the answer is x=-5
User Zero Distraction
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Answer: x = -5

Steps:
2x + 40 = 30
2x = 30 - 40
2x = -10
x = -10 / 2
x = -5
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