Question

1/3(x - 10) = - 4

x = ?

Answer 1

x=-2

Explanation:

First use distributive property

1/3*x and 1/3*-10

=1/3x-10/3=-4

Then add 10/3 on both sides so x can be by itself

=1/3x=-4+10/3

Then add -4 and 10/3

=1/3x=-2/3

Then multiply each side by the reciprocal of 1/3 which is 3/1

x=-2

Answer 2

x = -2

Explanation:

1/3(x - 10) = - 4

1/3x - 10/3 = - 4

1/3x = -4 + 10/3

1/3x = -2/3

x = -2/3 · 3

x = -2