Question

Use the Distributive Property
solve the equation.
- 6(x + 3) = 30

Answer 1

Answer: -8

Explanation:

-6(x + 3) =30

-Distribute -6 and x = -6x

-Distribute -6 and 3 = -18

-6x -18 = 30

+18 +18. Take away 18 on both sides of the equation

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-6 / -6x = 48/-6 Divide -6 on both sides to get x by itself

X = -8

Final Answer : -8

Answer 2

Answer: X = -2

Explanation:

-6 time x is -6x and -6 times 3 is -18

Now you have -6x + -18 = 30

Add the now add 18 to both the -18 and 30 now your left with -6x = 12

And at last divide both -6 and 12 to -6

And you have X = -2