SOLUTION: -5X+2=2

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Question 222853: -5X+2=2
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, drj:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(28476) About Me  (Show Source):
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-5x%2B2=2 Start with the given equation.


-5x=2-2 Subtract 2 from both sides.


-5x=0 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%280%29%2F%28-5%29 Divide both sides by -5 to isolate x.


x=0 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=0

Answer by drj(1380) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-5x+2=2

Step 1. Add -2 to both sides of the equation

-5x+2-2=2-2

-5x=0

So x=0

Step 2. ANSWER: x=0

I hope the above steps were helpful.

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