Question

2(x + 3) = x-4

What is the answer?

Answer 1

x=-10

Explanation:

2(x+3) = 2x+6

2x+6=x-4

2x+6-6=x-4-6

2x=x-10

2x-x=x-10-x

x=-10

Answer 2

2(x + 3) = x - 4
distribution ( 2 . x, 2 . 3)
2x + 6 = x - 4
-x
x + 6 = - 4
- 6
x = - 10

Answer : x = -10