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Solve for x.

−(−2−5x)+(−2)=18


x=−90

x=−185

x=185

x = 90

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X=90
-(-2-5x)+(-2)=18
User Alexkelbo
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-(-2-5x)+(-2)=18
2+5x-2=18
5x=18
x=18/5=3.6
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