Question 108266


{{{x-2-2x=3-x+4x}}} Start with the given equation




{{{-x-2=3-x+4x}}} Combine like terms on the left side



{{{-x-2=3x+3}}} Combine like terms on the right side



{{{-x=3x+3+2}}}Add 2 to both sides



{{{-x-3x=3+2}}} Subtract 3x from both sides



{{{-4x=3+2}}} Combine like terms on the left side



{{{-4x=5}}} Combine like terms on the right side



{{{x=(5)/(-4)}}} Divide both sides by -4 to isolate x




{{{x=-5/4}}} Reduce


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Answer:

So our answer is {{{x=-5/4}}}  (which is approximately {{{x=-1.25}}} in decimal form)