Question

Solve the equation.
4x - 2 = -6

Answer 1

-6+2=-4 4x(times) x= -4 x=-1

Answer 2

\[4x-2=-6\]
\[4x-2+2=-6+2\]
\[4x=-4\]
\[\frac{4x}{4}=\frac{-4}{4}\]
\[\frac{\cancel {4}x}{\cancel{4}}=-1\]
\[x=-1\]