Question

Solve
6x−10(x+12)=−4x−24
Show your work.

Answer 1

6x - 10(x + 12) = -4x - 24

Distributive property.

6x - 10x - 120 = -4x - 24

Add 10x to both sides.

6x - 120 = 6x - 24

Cancel like terms.

Add 24 to both sides.

-96 ≠ 0.

This equation is incorrect, as -96 will never be equal to 0.