SOLUTION: What is the answer to 10-4x=2

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Question 875987: What is the answer to 10-4x=2
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10-4x=2 Start with the given equation.


-4x=2-10 Subtract 10 from both sides.


-4x=-8 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%28-8%29%2F%28-4%29 Divide both sides by -4 to isolate x.


x=2 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=2