Question

How do you solve -2x=4

Answer 1

-2x = 4

First, divide both sides by -2. / Your problem should look like: x = $\frac{4}{-2}$
Second, simplify $\frac{4}{-2}$ to $-\frac{4}{2}$ / Your problem should look like: x = $-\frac{4}{2}$
Third, simplify $\frac{4}{2}$ to 2. / Your problem should look like: x = -2

Answer: x = -2