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Solve for x: x + 18 -2 = 2

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Answer:

x = -14

Explanation:


x + 18 -2 = 2\\

Collect like terms


x=2-18+2\\x = -16+2\\x =-14

User Nitin Karale
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Answer:

x = -14

Explanation:

x + 18 -2 = 2

x = 2 - 18 - (-2)

x = -14

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