Question

Solve the equation
-3x-11=2(4x-8)-6

Answer 1

x = 1

Explanation:

- 3x - 11 = 2(4x - 8) - 6 ← distribute and simplify left side

- 3x - 11 = 8x - 16 - 6

- 3x - 11 = 8x - 22 ( subtract 8x from both sides )

- 11x - 11 = - 22 ( add 11 to both sides )

- 11x = - 11 ( divide both sides by - 11 )

x = 1

Answer 2

Explanation:

PEMDAS

-3x-11=2(4x-8)-6

-3x-11=8x-16-6

-3x-11=8x-22

-11x-11=-22

-11x= -11

x=1