<PRE><B>Question 132650</B>

{{{2x-16=-2}}} Start with the given equation




{{{2x=-2+16}}}Add 16 to both sides



{{{2x=14}}} Combine like terms on the right side



{{{x=(14)/(2)}}} Divide both sides by 2 to isolate x




{{{x=7}}} Divide


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Answer:

So our answer is {{{x=7}}} 



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