Solve: negative 2x minus 6 equals 18

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6
6

negative 6
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12
12

negative 12

Answer 1

To solve the equation -2x - 6 = 18, we need to isolate the variable x.

First, let's add 6 to both sides of the equation:
-2x - 6 + 6 = 18 + 6
-2x = 24

Next, let's divide both sides of the equation by -2 to solve for x:
-2x / -2 = 24 / -2
x = -12

So the solution is x = -12.