Question

2(x - 2) = -2

solve for x.

Answer 1

x = 1

Explanation:

2(x - 2)= -2

2x - 4 = -2

2x = 2

x = 1

Answer 2

x = 1

Explanation:

2(x - 2) = -2

Solve for x

Divide each side by 2

2/2(x - 2) = -2/2

x-2 = -1

Add 2 to each side

x - 2+2 = -1+2

x = 1