Question

How do you solve this math problem-2(x+3y)=18

Answer 1

Greetings!

Solve for x.

`-2(x+3y)=18`
Distribute the Parenthesis. How? Multiply all of the terms inside the parenthesis by the number outside the parenthesis.

`(-2)*x+(-2)*3y=18`

`-2x-6y=18`
Add 6y to both sides.

`(-2x-6y)+6y=(18)+6y`

`-2x=18+6y`
Divide both sides by -2.

`(-2x)/-2=(18+6y)/-2`
The Answer Is:

`x=-9-3y`

`x=-3y-9`

Hope this helps.
-Benjamin