Question

Solve 4x - 2x - 2 = -42.

Answer 1

Why not try to first combine the terms, then isolate \(x\)?

Answer 2

4x-2x-2=-42
2x-2=-42
2x=-42+2
2x=-40
x=-40/2=??

Answer 3

cause im not good at math thats why.

Answer 4

\[ \color{Black}{\Rightarrow 4x - 2x - 2 = -42 \Longrightarrow 2x - 2 = 42}\]
etc

Answer 5

2x-2=-42
2x=-42+2
= -40
x=-40/2
=-20

Answer 6

ty veerashniksai

Answer 7

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