Question

Solve the equation, justify each step with an algebraic property:
3(2-x)=24

Answer 1

the answer is x=-6.

Work:

2−x=​3​​24​​2−x=8
−x=8−2
−x=6x=−6

Answer 2

3(2 + -1X) = 24
(2 * 3 + -1X * 3) = 24
(6 + -3X) = 24

6 + -6 + -3X = 24 + -6 0 + -3X = 24 + -6
-3X = 24 + -6

-3X = 18
X = -6