Question

find the solution to the equation below
$4x - 2 = -6$

1

2

-1

-2

Explanation:

Step1: Isolate the term with $x$

Add 2 to both sides:
$4x - 2 + 2 = -6 + 2$
$4x = -4$

Step2: Solve for $x$

Divide both sides by 4:
$\frac{4x}{4} = \frac{-4}{4}$
$x = -1$

Answer:

-1 (Option C: -1)