Question

-3(x+2)=16-x
How do you solve this problem?

Answer 1

x=-11

Explanation:

-3(x+2)=16-x

start with parenthesizes

-3*x=-3x

-3*2=-6

so you get

-3x-6=16-x

add the 6 to both sides

-3x=22-x

add x

-2x=22

divide by -2

x=-11