4x - 20 = -2(-3x + 22) - QAmmunity.org

asked Dec 5, 2021 43.4k views

0 votes

4x - 20 = -2(-3x + 22)

by Gnik

4.0k points

Please log in or register to add a comment.

3 votes

Answer: x = 12

Explanation:

4x-20=-2(-3x+22)

Begin by distributing -2

4x-20=6x-44

Subtract 6x

4x-6x-20=-44

Add 20

4x-6x=-44+20

Combine like terms;

-2x=-24

Divide by -2

$x=(-24)/(-2)\\ x=12$

Patroclus answered Dec 9, 2021

4.6k points

Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

4.3m questions

5.6m answers