Question

Solve the following equation using algebraic operations 3( x-4)= -18

Answer 1

x+ -2

Explanation:

-18/3= -6 -6+4=-2

Answer 2

x=-2

Explanation:

3( x-4)= -18

Divide each side by 3

3( x-4)/3= -18/3

x-4= -6

Add 4 to each side

x-4+4 = -6+4

x = -2