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x^{2}+2=xx^{1}+x\left(-2\right)
Variable x cannot be equal to 0 since division by zero is not defined. Multiply both sides of the equation by x.
x^{2}+2=x^{2}+x\left(-2\right)
To multiply powers of the same base, add their exponents. Add 1 and 1 to get 2.
x^{2}+2-x^{2}=x\left(-2\right)
Subtract x^{2} from both sides.
2=x\left(-2\right)
Combine x^{2} and -x^{2} to get 0.
x\left(-2\right)=2
Swap sides so that all variable terms are on the left hand side.
x=\frac{2}{-2}
Divide both sides by -2.
x=-1
Divide 2 by -2 to get -1.