Question

Solve for x3 (x-2) - 2x+ 3= -12

Answer 1

x = -9

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

3(x-2) - 2x+ 3 = -12​

Expand the parenthesis using distributive property:

3x - 3*2 - 2x + 3 = -12

3x - 6 - 2x + 3 = -12

Collect like terms:

3x - 2x - 6 + 3 = -12

x - 3 = -12

Add 3 to both sides of the equation:

x - 3 + 3 = -12 + 3

x = -9