How to solve (x-2)-(4x-2)=

1. Factor the equation (x + 2)(x + 3) = 0. 2. Set each factor equal to zero: x + 2 = 0 and x + 3 = 0. 3. Solve for x: x = -2 and x = -3.

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

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$-3x$

Solution Steps

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

$$x-2-4x-\left(-2\right)$$

The opposite of $-2$ is $2$.

$$x-2-4x+2$$

Combine $x$ and $-4x$ to get $-3x$.

$$-3x-2+2$$

Add $-2$ and $2$ to get $0$.

$$-3x$$

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$-3x$

Solution Steps

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

$$x-2-4x-\left(-2\right)$$

The opposite of $-2$ is $2$.

$$x-2-4x+2$$

Combine $x$ and $-4x$ to get $-3x$.

$$-3x-2+2$$

Add $-2$ and $2$ to get $0$.

$$-3x$$

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