Question

Which value of x makes the equation -4(-x+3)+8 = 2 + 6x

Answer 1

-3.5

Explanation:

`-4(-x+3)+8=2+6x \\ \\ 4x-12+7=2+6x \\ \\ 4x-5=2+6x \\ \\ -5=2+2x \\ \\ -7=2x \\ \\ x=-3.5`

Answer 2

x=-3

Explanation:

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

<=> 4x-12+8-2-6x=0

<=> -2x-6=0

<=> x=-3