Question

- 4x +2=-22
X=?
Plz help

Answer 1

x = 6

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

• Order of Operations: BPEMDAS
• Equality Properties

Explanation:

Step 1: Define equation

-4x + 2 = -22

Step 2: Solve for x

1. Subtract 2 on both sides: -4x = -24
2. Divide -4 on both sides: x = 6

Step 3: Check

Plug in x into the original equation to verify it's a solution.

1. Substitute in x: -4(6) + 2 = -22
2. Multiply: -24 + 2 = -22
3. Add: -22 = -22

Here we see that -22 does indeed equal -22.

∴ x = 6 is a solution of the equation.