Question

I need help with this problem -6(10 - 2) = 84

Answer 1

x = 24

Explanation:

Let us use BODMAS:

1) -6*(10-x) = 84 → (Let's multiply -6 with what's in the brackets)

2) -60 + 6x = 84 → (Now, we have to isolate the -6x. Therefore, we have to move the -60 to the other side. When we move any negative to the other side, it turns positive.)

3) 6x = 84 + 60 → (We have to add 60 to 84)

4) 6x = 144 → (We now just need x alone. Therefore, to get rid of the 6, we have to divide 144 by 6)

5) x = 24