Question

2(x + 10) = -60 solve for x

Answer 1

2x + 20 = -60

-20 -20

2x = -80

Divide by 2 on both sides.

X = -40

Answer 2

-40

Explanation:

2(x + 10) = -60

step 1 distribute the 2 to the x and 10

2 * x = 2x

2 * 10 = 20

we now have 20 + 2x = -60

step 2 subtract 20 from each side

20 - 20 cancels out

-60 - 20 = -80

we now have 2x = -80

step 3 divide each side by 2

2x / 2 = x

-80 / 2 = -40

we're left with x = -40