SOLUTION: I need two different ways to solve this equation . -4x-2=4 Explain which method you prefer and why

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Question 785487: I need two different ways to solve this equation . -4x-2=4
Explain which method you prefer and why
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-4x-2=4
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-4x = 4+2
-4x = 6
x = 6/-4 =-3/2
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-4x-2 = 4
Divide thru by -2 to get:
2x +1 = -2
2x = -3
x = -3/2
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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