To solve the equation \( \frac{x}{4} - 2 = -10 \), follow these steps:
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Add 2 to both sides: \[ \frac{x}{4} - 2 + 2 = -10 + 2 \] This simplifies to: \[ \frac{x}{4} = -8 \]
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Multiply both sides by 4 to isolate \( x \): \[ x = -8 \times 4 \] Thus, \[ x = -32 \]
So, the solution is \( x = -32 \).