SOLUTION: Solve using principles together. 2x-16=-2

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Question 132650: Solve using principles together.
2x-16=-2
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x-16=-2 Start with the given equation



2x=-2%2B16Add 16 to both sides


2x=14 Combine like terms on the right side


x=%2814%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