Question

1) solve: -6(x - 3) = 54

2) solve: -7(x + 2) = 42

Answer 1

x = - 6 and x = - 8

Explanation:

(1)

- 6(x - 3) = 54 ( divide both sides by - 6 )

x - 3 = - 9 ( add 3 to both sides )

x = - 6

(2)

- 7(x + 2) = 42 ( divide both sides by - 7 )

x + 2 = - 6 ( subtract 2 from both sides )

x = - 8