Question

-6(x+2)=2x-8+2(4x+7)

Answer 1

Explanation:

Distribute -6 on the left side. -6x-12

Distribute 2 on the other side 8x+14

-6x-12=2x-8+8x+14

-6x-12=10x+6

-18=16x

x=-18/16

Answer 2

-9/8 =x

Explanation:

-6(x+2)=2x-8+2(4x+7)

Distribute

-6x -12 = 2x-8+8x +14

Combine like terms

-6x -12 = 10x +6

Add 6x to each side

-6x -12+6x = 10x+6+6x

-12 = 16x+6

Subtract 6 from each side

-12-6 = 16x

-18 = 16x

Divide by 16

-18/16 = 16x/16

-9/8 =x