Question

Solve the equation 6=2(x+8)-5x

Answer 1

-1.43

Explanation:

6=2(x+8)-5x

take 2 and deposit it into the parenthesis thatll give you

6=2x+16-5x

next you combine like terms so add 5x to both sides to cancel -5x then you get

6=7x+16

then you take subtract 16 on both sides which will give you

-10=7x

finally you divide 7x on both sides to get x by itself which will give you your final answer of...

-1.43=x

Answer 2

x = 10/3

Explanation:

6=2(x+8)-5x

Distribute

6 = 2x+16-5x

Combine like terms

6 = 16-3x

Subtract 16 from each side

6-16 = 16-16-3x

-10 = -3x

Divide by -3

-10/-3 = -3x/-3

10/3=x