MHB Solving 4x+6=-10: Confused by -10?

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To solve the equation 4x + 6 = -10, first isolate the term with x by subtracting 6 from both sides, resulting in 4x = -16. Next, divide both sides by 4 to find x = -4. The confusion arises from the negative value on the right side, but the steps to isolate x remain consistent regardless of the signs. Understanding the arithmetic operations involved clarifies the solution process. The final answer is x = -4.
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Hey, so here is my equation:

4x+6=-10

I'm not sure how to figure this one out, I'm confused by the -10 part.
 
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izzy1014 said:
Hey, so here is my equation:

4x+6=-10

I'm not sure how to figure this one out, I'm confused by the -10 part.

Doesn't $4x+6=-10$ imply that $4x=-10-6=-16$ ?
 
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