Question

What is the step-by-step answer to
-3(X + 2)=-18

Answer 1

x = 4

Explanation:

Simplify both sides of the equation:

−3 (x+2) = −18

(−3) (x) + (−3) (2) = −18 (Distribute)

−3x + −6 = −18

−3x −6 = −18

Add 6 to both sides:

−3x −6 +6 = −18 + 6

−3x= −12

Divide both sides by -3:

−3x/−3 = −12/−3

x = 4

Answer 2

-3(x + 2) = -18

-3x - 6 = -18

-3x = -12

-x = -4

x = 4