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SOLVE: 4 - 2x = 10
x = ?

User Celal
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Answer:

x= -3

Explanation:

Step one: Simplify both sides

4-2x=10

4+ -2x=10

-2x+4=10

Step two: Subtract 4 from both sides

-2x+4-4=10-4

Step three: Divide both sides by -2

-2x/2 = 6/-2

x= -3

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