Pre-Algebra Examples

Solve for x (x-2)/4=-5
Step 1
Multiply both sides of the equation by .
Step 2
Simplify both sides of the equation.
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Step 2.1
Simplify the left side.
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Step 2.1.1
Cancel the common factor of .
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Step 2.1.1.1
Cancel the common factor.
Step 2.1.1.2
Rewrite the expression.
Step 2.2
Simplify the right side.
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Step 2.2.1
Multiply by .
Step 3
Move all terms not containing to the right side of the equation.
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Step 3.1
Add to both sides of the equation.
Step 3.2
Add and .