Question #26e02

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Victoria E.
Jan 29, 2018

Combine like terms on opposite sides of the equation.

Explanation:

#-5x -3x+4 = -5x-2#

-5x is on both sides, add 5x to both sides

#-3x +4 =-2#

subtract 4 from both sides
#-3x = -6#

Divide both sides by -3 to solve for x
#x=2#

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