Question

Solve for x
3x - 5 (x-4) = -6

Answer 1

1. Foil -5(x - 4):
   `3x-5x+20=-6`
2. Combine like terms:
   `-2x+20=-6`
3. Subtract 20 on both sides:
   `-2x=-26`
4. Lastly, divide both sides by 2, and your answer will be
   `x=13`

Answer 2

3x - 5(x - 4) = -6

• Distribute 5 inside the parentheses.

3x - 5x + 20 = -6

• Combine like terms.

-2x + 20 = -6

• Subtract 20 from both sides.

-2x = -26

• Divide both sides by -2.

x = 13

• is your answer.