Question

3x -1 = 2 (-4) solve the following equation for x​

Answer 1

x= 2.3

Explanation:

3x-1=2 (-4)

3x-1= 2 x -4

(multiply 2 and -4)

3x-1= -8

(subtract one)

3x= -7

(divide by three)

x=2.3

Answer 2

x = - 7/3

Explanation:

3x - 1 = 2(-4)

simplify

3x - 1 = -8

+1 +1

3x = -7

you have to get the variable by itself

x = - 7/3