-2x = 4
First, divide both sides by -2. / Your problem should look like: x = \(\frac{4}{-2}\)
Second, simplify \(\frac{4}{-2}\) to \(-\frac{4}{2}\) / Your problem should look like: x = \(-\frac{4}{2}\)
Third, simplify \(\frac{4}{2}\) to 2. / Your problem should look like: x = -2
Answer: x = -2