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Example

3(r+2s)=2t-4

a⋅(b-2)=3b

3(r+2s)=2t-4

a⋅(b-2)=3b

Question

$$4=-(2x+4)$$

Solve for x

$x=-4$

Steps for Solving Linear Equation

To find the opposite of $2x+4$, find the opposite of each term.

$$4=-2x-4$$

Swap sides so that all variable terms are on the left hand side.

$$-2x-4=4$$

Add $4$ to both sides.

$$-2x=4+4$$

Add $4$ and $4$ to get $8$.

$$-2x=8$$

Divide both sides by $-2$.

$$x=\frac{8}{-2}$$

Divide $8$ by $-2$ to get $-4$.

$$x=-4$$