SOLUTION: how to solve 2x-2=4x+6

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Question 670821: how to solve 2x-2=4x+6
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x-2=4x%2B6 Start with the given equation.


2x=4x%2B6%2B2 Add 2 to both sides.


2x-4x=6%2B2 Subtract 4x from both sides.


-2x=6%2B2 Combine like terms on the left side.


-2x=8 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%288%29%2F%28-2%29 Divide both sides by -2 to isolate x.


x=-4 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=-4