Question

Solve for : -3(x+8)=30

Answer 1

-18

Explanation:

-3(x+8)=30

by dividing 3 from both sides

-(x+8)=10

by multiplying -1 for both sides

(x+8)= -10

by subtracting 8 from both sides

x = -18

Answer 2

Answer: -18

Explanation:

Distribute the -3 to the values inside the parentheses, (x and 8) which equals -3x-24.

Then, use inverse operations by adding 24 on both sides (it will cancel on the left) to get -3x=53

Then divide -3 on both sides to get x by itself