SOLUTION: how do i solve -4x+2=-x+8

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Question 192225: how do i solve -4x+2=-x+8
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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-4x+2=-x+8
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Get all the x'es on one side.
Add 4x to both sides.
+2 = 3x+8
Get rid of all but the x on one side
Subtract 8
-6 = 3x
x = -2