Question

Find the solution of

−
6
(
2
x
+
1
)
=
54
.

Answer 1

Answer:x-5

Explanation:

-6(2x+1)=54

Distribute:

-12x-6=54

Add 6 on both sides:

-12x-6+6=54+6

-12x=60

Divide 12 on both sides:

-12x/-12=60/-12

x=-5