4x+2=-6; 2 us this a solution to the equation

Hi there! Yes, x = 2 is a solution to this equation.

Let's solve this equation step by step!


Subtract 2 from both sides.


Now divide both sides of the equation by -4 (and remember that when dividing two negatives we end up with a positive).


And therefore x = 2 is a solution to this equation.
~ Hope this helps you!

B. because the 7 represents "seven times", x represents "a number", 12 represents "plus twelve", and -4 represents "minus four"