Question

What value of x makes the equation true
2 (6x-1) = -38

Answer 1

`\boxed{\bold{\boxed{ \sf{x = - 3}}}}`

Explanation:

`\sf{2(6x - 1) = - 38}`

Distribute 2 through the parentheses

⇒
`\sf{12x - 2 = - 38}`

Move constant to right hand side and change it's sign

⇒
`\sf{12x = - 38 + 2}`

Calculate

⇒
`\sf{12x = - 36}`

Divide both sides of the equation by 12

⇒
`\sf{ (12x)/(12) = ( - 36)/(12) }`

Calculate

⇒
`\sf{x = - 3}`

Hope I helped!

Best regards!!