Question

Isolate the variable on the following problem. show your work.

-2=-4+x​

Answer 1

`x = 2`

Explanation:

First we must add 4 to both sides.

`-2 = -4 + x`

+4 +4

-4 + 4 = 0

-2 +4 = 2

Isolating a variable means that it is alone on its side of the eqation.

`2 = x`

x is now isolated and we also have the solution for it.

`x = 2`

Answer 2

x=2

Explanation:

Add 4 to both sides:

-2=-4+x​

-2+4=-4+4+x​

2=x