Answer:
x = 3
Explanation:
-6x - 20 = -2x + 4 (1 - 3x)
Distributive property
-6x - 20 = -2x + 4 - 12x
Combine like terms
-6x - 20 = -14x + 4
Add 14x to both sides
-6x - 20 + 14x = -14x + 4 + 14x
Simplifying
8x - 20 = 4
Add 20 to both sides
8x = 24
Divide both sides by 8
x = 3