Question

Solve this equation
3x+6=-2-2x

Answer 1

x = -8/5

x = -1.6

Explanation:

3x+6=-2-2x

Add 2x to each side

3x+2x+6=-2-2x+2x

5x+6 = -2x

Subtract 6 from each side

5x+6-6 = -2-6

5x= -8

Divide each side by 5

5x/5 = -8/5

x = -8/5

x = -1.6