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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is the first step in solving the equation −4x − 16 = 20?

OpenStudy (aroub):

add 16 to both sides

OpenStudy (anonymous):

add 16 to both sides

OpenStudy (anonymous):

lol

OpenStudy (anonymous):

you can try to divide both sides by 4 too

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Add 4x - 20 to both sides.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Or divide the whole thing by -4, that's good too.

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