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Consider this equation:

-2x - 4 + 5x = 8
Generate a plan to solve for the variable. Describe the
steps that will be used.

User Dotneter
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-2x - 4 + 5x = 8 3x- 4 = 8 3x=8+4 3x= 12 X=4
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−2x−4+5x=8
−2x+−4+5x=8
(−2x+5x)+(−4)=8
(Combine Like Terms)
3x+−4=8
3x−4=8
Step 2: Add 4 to both sides.
3x−4+4=8+4
3x=12
Step 3: Divide both sides by 3.
3x/3=12/3
x=4
User Mithun Biswas
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