Question

2(3 - x) = 16(x + 1)*

Answer 1

x = -5/9

Explanation:

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

Step 1: Write out equation

2(3 - x) = 16(x + 1)

Step 2: Distribute

6 - 2x = 16x + 16

Step 3: Add 2x on both sides

6 = 18x + 16

Step 4: Subtract 16 on both sides

-10 = 18x

Step 5: Divide both sides by 18

-10/18 = x

Step 6: Simplify

-5/9 = x

Step 7: Rewrite

x = -5/9