Question

Find the value of x for the equation to be true.
-8x - 3(2x + 1) = 67

Answer 1

x=-5

Explanation:

-8x-3(2x+1)=67

-8x-6x-3=67

-14x=70

x=-5

Answer 2

-5

Explanation:

distributive property first

-8x - 6x - 3 = 67

combine like terms

-14x -3 = 67

move the 3 over

-14x = 70

divide by -14

x = -5