SOLUTION: I need HELP.... please! 8x – 2 = -2x + 18

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Question 76163: I need HELP.... please!

8x – 2 = -2x + 18
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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8x+-+2+=+-2x+%2B+18
10x+-+2+=++18 Add 2x to both sides
10x+=++20 Add 2 to both sides
x=2 Divide both sides by 10


Check:
8%282%29+-+2+=+-2%282%29+%2B+18 plug in x=2
16+-+2+=+-4+%2B+18
14+=+14 works