Add 24 to both sides
2 + 24 = -2x
Simplify 2 + 24 to 26
26 = -2x
Divide both sides by -2
-26/2 = x
Simplify 26/2 to 13
-13 = x
Switch sides
x = -13
Answer:
x = - 13
Step-by-step explanation:
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