Question

1. Solve the following equation for
x. (3 points)
-3x - 2 = -20
X=​

Answer 1

-3x - 2 = -20

Add 2 on both sides

-3x=-18

Divide by -3 on both sides

X=​6

Answer 2

Explanation:

-3x - 2 = -20

Add 2 to both sides

-3x - 2 + 2 = - 20+ 2

-3x = -18

Divide both sides by (-3)

`(-3x)/(-3)=(-18)/(-3)`

x = 6