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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Solve 4x - 2x - 2 = -42

OpenStudy (mertsj):

Combine the like terms first

OpenStudy (mertsj):

Can you do that?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

6x - 2 = -42 right?

OpenStudy (mertsj):

4x-2x is not 6x

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oh duh wow so 2x

OpenStudy (mertsj):

So what is the equation now?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

2x -2 = -42

OpenStudy (mertsj):

Yes. Now add 2 to both sides.

OpenStudy (mertsj):

What do you get?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

what part do i add to on the left side? add to 2x or 2?

OpenStudy (mertsj):

Add TWO to both sides.

OpenStudy (mertsj):

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