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Solve the equation -4x-8=5x+10 and 5x+2=12 ​

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Explanation:

First Equation:

-4x - 8 = 5x + 10

=> 5x + 10 = -4x - 8

=> 5x + 4x = -10 - 8

=> 9x = -18


= > x = ( - 18)/(9)

=> x = - 2 (Ans)

Second Equation:

5x + 2 = 12

=> 5x = 12 - 2

=> 5x = 10


= > x = (10)/(5)

=> x = 2 (Ans)

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