Question

What the answer 2x - 2= -18

Answer 1

-8

Explanation:

`2x - 2 = -18`

Add 2 to both sides

`2x = -16`

Divide!

`x=-8`

Answer 2

Explanation:

2x - 2 = -18

To cancel the -2, add 2 to both sides.

2x = -16

Divide both sides by two to isolate the x.

X = -8