Advanced Math practice question

Answer: -2

x − 4 = 6 or x − 4 = −6, so x = 10 or x = −2. The negative solution is −2.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 2

2 has the sign wrong.

If you answered 10

10 is the positive solution.

If you answered -10

−10 uses x + 4 = −6.

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