SOLUTION: -20=-4x-6x I need help on this problem and if you can write steps please

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Question 793528: -20=-4x-6x
I need help on this problem and if you can write steps please
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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-20=-4x-6x Start with the given equation.


-20=-10x Combine like terms on the right side.


0=-10x%2B20 Add 20 to both sides.


10x=20 Add 10x to both sides.


x=%2820%29%2F%2810%29 Divide both sides by 10 to isolate x.


x=2 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=2