Question

Do you know how to do -2(3x-5)-2x=2(6-3x)

Answer 1

x = -1

Explanation:

-2(3x-5)-2x=2(6-3x)

-6x + 10 - 2x = 12 - 6x

-8x + 10 = 12 - 6x

10 = 12 - 6x + 8x

-2 = 2x

x = -1

Substitute x = -1 to check your work:

-2(3x-5)-2x=2(6-3x)

-2(3(-1) - 5) - 2(-1) = 2 (6 - 3(-1))

-2(-3 - 5) + 2 = 2 (6+3)

-2(-8) + 2 = 2(9)

16 + 2 = 18

18=18