Question

2(x + 3) = x - 4 Linear equations

Answer 1

Explanation:

2(x+3)=x−4

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

2(x+3)=x−4

(2)(x)+(2)(3)=x+−4 (Distribute)

2x+6=x+−4

2x+6=x−4

Step 2: Subtract x from both sides.

2x+6−x=x−4−x

x+6=−4

Step 3: Subtract 6 from both sides.

x+6−6=−4−6

x=−10

Answer 2

Answer: x=−10

Explanation:

2(x+3)=x−4

Use the distributive property to multiply 2 by x+3.

2x+6=x−4

Subtract x from both sides.

2x+6−x=−4

Combine 2x and −x to get x.

x+6=−4

Subtract 6 from both sides.

x=−4−6

Subtract 6 from −4 to get −10.

x=−10