Question

Solve for x.

−34(x+2)=6

Answer 1

-34(x+2)=6

divide both sides by -34

x+2=6/-34

x+2=-3/17

minus 2 from both sides

x=-3/17-2

x=-3/17-34/17

x=-37/17

Answer 2

x = 37/17

Explanation:

-34(x+2)=6

First, you want to solve the parentheses

-34x - 68 = 6

Now, you want to get x by itself

-34x - 68 = 6

+ 68 +68

-34x = 74

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-34 -34

x = 37/17