Question

Solve -2(3x - 1) = 20 for x.A) x = 5B) x = -3OC) x = 2D) x = -1

Answer 1

we have the equation

`-2\left(3x-1\right)=20`

Solve for x

step 1

Divide both sides by -2

`\begin{gathered} (-2\left(3x-1\right))/(-2)=(20)/(-2) \\ simplify \\ 3x-1=-10 \end{gathered}`

step 2

Adds 1 on both sides

`\begin{gathered} 3x-1+1=-10+1 \\ 3x=-9 \end{gathered}`

step 3

Divide both sides by 3

`\begin{gathered} (3x)/(3)=(-9)/(3) \\ \\ x=-3 \end{gathered}`

The answer is option B