SOLUTION: -2x - 4 + 3x = 8

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Question 994929: -2x - 4 + 3x = 8
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-2x - 4 + 3x = 8
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If you want to solve this equation, then first group the terms with x:

(-2x + 3x) - 4 = 8.

It is the same as

x - 4 = 8.

Add 4 to both sides:

x - 4 + 4 = 8 + 4.

It is the same as

x = 12.

You just got the answer. Congratulations!