Math Problem Statement

-4x + 2 = 10. Solve for x and select the correct answer.

Solution

The problem in the image asks you to solve the equation:

4x+2=10-4x + 2 = 10

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. Isolate xx: Subtract 2 from both sides: 4x=102-4x = 10 - 2 4x=8-4x = 8

  2. Solve for xx: Divide both sides by 4-4: x=84x = \frac{8}{-4} x=2x = -2

Final Answer:

x=2x = -2

The correct choice is: x=2x = -2


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Related Questions:

  1. How do you check if your solution for xx is correct?
  2. Can you explain how to approach equations with negative coefficients?
  3. What happens if the equation has no solution or infinite solutions?
  4. How would this equation change if there were absolute values involved?
  5. Can you rewrite this equation in slope-intercept form if it were treated as a linear function?

Tip: Always simplify equations step by step and check your work by substituting the solution back into the original equation!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Equations
Algebra
Solving for a Variable

Formulas

Basic Linear Equation: ax + b = c

Theorems

Properties of Equality
Inverse Operations

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8