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Follow these steps using the algebra tiles to solve the equation -5x + (-2) = -2x + 4

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Answer:

x=-2

Explanation:

User Aman Chhabra
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Answer:

x=-2

Explanation:

−5x−2+2x=−2x+4+2x

−3x−2=4

Step 2: Add 2 to both sides.

−3x−2+2=4+2

−3x=6

Step 3: Divide both sides by -3.

−3x

−3

=

6

−3

x=−2

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