Question

-5x + (-2) = -2x + 4

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

-5x - 2 = -2x + 4

-3x - 2 = 4

-3x = 6

x = -2

Answer 2

Answer:

x = -2

Step-by-step explanation:

You want to add 2x on both sides to get to this equation -3x - 2 = 4 with the -2 being negative due to having a positive and a negative sign turning into a negative number.  Add 2 on both sides to get -3x = 6.  Divide -3 on both sides to get your final answer or as your x value which is -2.