SOLUTION: Solve. 2x+6=-8

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Question 111285: Solve.
2x+6=-8
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x%2B6=-8 Start with the given equation



2x=-8-6Subtract 6 from both sides


2x=-14 Combine like terms on the right side


x=%28-14%29%2F%282%29 Divide both sides by 2 to isolate x



x=-7 Divide

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Answer:
So our answer is x=-7