Question

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Answer 1

To solve the equation \(-98 = 4x - 50\), follow these two steps:

1. Add 50 to both sides of the equation to isolate the term with \(x\): \[ -98 + 50 = 4x \] This simplifies to: \[ -48 = 4x \]

2. Divide both sides by 4 to solve for \(x\): \[ x = \frac{-48}{4} = -12 \]

Therefore, the correct steps are: Add 50 and divide by 4, \(x\) is equal to -12.