Question

Solve for x using the
distributive property.
-2(-3+ x) = -4
X =
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Answer 1

5

Explanation:

-2(-3+x)=-4

Use distributive property (Multiply -2 by -3 which gives you 6vand multiply -2 by x which gives you -2x )

6-2x=-4

Bring the 6 over to the other side

-2x=-4-6

-2x=-10

Divide both sides by -2 to get x by itself

x=5

Answer 2

x=5

Explanation:

-2(-3+ x) = -4

Distribute

-2 * -3 + (-2) *x = -4

6 -2x = -4

Subtract 6 from each side

6 -2x-6 = -4-6

-2x = -10

Divide each side by -2

-2x/-2 = -10/-2

x = 5