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12 June, 06:39

If 5x - 2 = - 12, then x =

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  1. 12 June, 06:54
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    x = - 2

    Step-by-step explanation:

    1) add 2 to both sides to eliminate - 2.

    5x = - 10

    2) divide both sides by 5.

    x = - 2
  2. 12 June, 07:07
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    -2

    Step-by-step explanation:

    5 * (-2) - 2 = - 12

    -10-2 = - 12
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