Question

What value of x makes the equation -2(-3x+7))=-2(1+8x)

Answer 1

x = 12/22 = 0.545

Explanation:

-2(-3x+7))=-2(1+8x)

Distrubute '-2's to brackets.

(6x-14)=(-16x-2)

Collet the 'x' in one place.

22x=12

Leave 'x' alone.

x=12/22