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4x = –28
DIVIDE BOTH of your SIDES by 4
4x/4 = –28/4
CANCEL: 4/4 because that gives you 1
KEEP: –28/4 because it helps us solve for “x”
x = –28/4
–28/4 = –7
Answer: x = –7 ☑️
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