the first step to solving this is to move the variable to the left side of the equation and change its sign
-4x - 18 = 2
now youll need to move the constant to the right side of the equation and change its sign
-4x = 2 + 18
next,, add the numbers
-4x = 20
and then divide both sides of the equation by -4
x = -5
the correct answer to your question is x = -5
let me know if you have any further questions
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