SOLUTION: If -2 - 4x = -8x + 3x what is x-2

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Question 1188351: If -2 - 4x = -8x + 3x what is x-2
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, josgarithmetic:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve for x, then subtract 2.

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-2-4x=-8x%2B3x
-4x%2B8x-3x=2
%288-4-3%29x=2
1%2Ax=2
Do you see where this is going?