Question

Equation: -2(2x + y) = 28.

Answer 1

x=-14-y/2

Explanation:

divide both sides by -2

-2(2x+y)/-2=28/2

simplify

2x+y=-14

subtract y from both sides

2x+y-y=-14-y

simplify

2x=-14-y

divide both sides by 2

2x/2=-14/2-y/2

simplfy

x=-14-y/2