Question

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


-20

-7

-5

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Answer 1

4x - 2x - 2 = -42 ->>> 2x = -40 ->>>> x = =-20

Answer 2

Subtract 2x from 4x

2x - 2 = -42 Add -2 to both sides

2x = -40 Divide 2x by both sides.

x = -20

Answer 3

If you add -2 both the sides, then you will get:

2x - 2 - 2 = -40 - 2

@sue101

Answer 4

So, here just add 2 not -2 both the sides..