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In Mathematics / Middle School | 2014-03-22

How do I solve this complex multi-step equation:

\[ 2x + (-2) = 10x - 4 \]?

Asked by camyiron13

Answer (3)

All you have to remember is this. Reverse the operation. For example on this problem there is a -2 right? So reverse the operation and (REMEMBER: Always do what you did on one side to the other side) then you would have +2 on both sides. You do the same for variables and all of the numbers and result with 8x=2, so divide by 8 and get x=1/4

Answered by MathG33k | 2024-06-10

2x-2=10x-4 -8x=-2 x=1/4

Answered by deathstrike001 | 2024-06-10

To solve the equation 2 x + ( − 2 ) = 10 x − 4 , isolate x by rearranging terms and simplifying to find that x = 4 1 ​ .
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Answered by MathG33k | 2024-12-23

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