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The solution to -2x + 8 = -10

2 Answers

2 votes

Answer:

9

Explanation:

Subtract

8

8

8

from both sides of the equation

2

+

8

=

1

0

-2x+8=-10

−2x+8=−10

2

+

8

8

=

1

0

8

-2x+8{\color{#c92786}{-8}}=-10{\color{#c92786}{-8}}

−2x+8−8=−10−8

2

Simplify

3

Divide both sides of the equation by the same term

4

Simplify

Solution

=

9Subtract

8

8

8

from both sides of the equation

2

+

8

=

1

0

-2x+8=-10

−2x+8=−10

2

+

8

8

=

1

0

8

-2x+8{\color{#c92786}{-8}}=-10{\color{#c92786}{-8}}

−2x+8−8=−10−8

2

Simplify

3

Divide both sides of the equation by the same term

4

Simplify

Solution

=

9

User Bente
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2 votes

Answer:9

Explanation:

-2x+8=-10

-2x=-18

X=9

User Callat
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