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Solving Linear Equations Online Practice
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Question
Solve for x
.
−x4−2=−10
(1 point)
Responses

x=−2
x equals negative 2

x=3
x equals 3

x=32
x equals 32

x=48

Answer 1

To solve the equation \(-\frac{x}{4} - 2 = -10\), follow these steps:

1. **Add 2 to both sides**:
\[
-\frac{x}{4} - 2 + 2 = -10 + 2
\]
This simplifies to:
\[
-\frac{x}{4} = -8
\]

2. **Multiply both sides by -1**:
\[
\frac{x}{4} = 8
\]

3. **Multiply both sides by 4**:
\[
x = 32
\]

So, the correct answer is:
**x = 32** (or "x equals 32").