Question

If 1/2x + 6 = -x -3, what is the value of -2x?

Answer 1

12

Explanation:

Hi there!

We are given the following equation:

1/2x + 6 = -x-3

And we want to find the value of -2x

First, let's solve for x, and then substitute the number found as x into -2x to find the value of -2x

Start by adding x to both sides to remove -x from the right side

1/2x + 6 = -x -3

+x +x

_______________

3/2x+6=-3

Subtract 6 from both sides to remove it from the left side

3/2x=-9

Multiply both sides by 2/3 in order to clear the fraction

x=-6

Now substitute -6 as x into -2x

-2x

x=-6

-2(-6)=12

Hope this helps!