When we solve for x in the expression shown above, the result obtained for x is:
How to solve for x in -2(x + 4) - 6y = 4?
From the question given, the value of y was not mention. Thus, we can determine the value of x by making the x the subject of the expression. This is shown below:
- Expression given: -2(x + 4) - 6y = 4
- Value of x =?
-2(x + 4) - 6y = 4
Add 6y to both sides
-2(x + 4) - 6y + 6y = 4 + 6y
-2(x + 4) = 4 + 6y
Divide both sides by -2
x + 4 = - 2 - 3y
Subtract 4 from both sides
x + 4 - 4 = - 2 - 4 - 3y
x = - 6 - 3y
Factorize
x = -3(2 + y)
Thus, we can say that the value of x in the expression is x = -3(2 + y)