Question

What is the value of x in the equation?

Two-thirds (x + 6) = negative 18
–36
–33
–24
Negative 18

Answer 1

B. -33

Explanation:

Answer 2

-33

Explanation:

2/3(x+6)=18

Multiply by 3/2 on each side

3/2 *2/3(x+6)= -18*3/2

x+6=-27

subtract from each side

x+6-6=-27-6

x=-33