Solve the equation by the method of balancing. 2x – 10 = -12
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2x-10=-12
Solve
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Add
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10
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2x-10=-12
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2x-10+{\color{#c92786}{10}}=-12+{\color{#c92786}{10}}
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Simplify
Add the numbers
Add the numbers
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2x=-2
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Divide both sides of the equation by the same term
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2x=-2
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\frac{2x}{{\color{#c92786}{2}}}=\frac{-2}{{\color{#c92786}{2}}}
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Simplify
Cancel terms that are in both the numerator and denominator
Divide the numbers
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x=-1
Solution
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