Question

Solve for x
2(x + 4) = -6
x=

Answer 1

Explanation:

here you go mate :)

step 1

2(x + 4) = -6 solving for x

step 2

2(x + 4) = -6 simplify by distributing

2x+8=-6

step 3

2x+8=-6 subtract 8

2x=-14

step 4

2x=-14 look for the number that can divide them both like 2

2x/2=-14/2

answer

x=-7