Question

-2(6x + 5) = 74
Can you solve this for me?

Answer 1

-2(6x+5)=74
-12x-10=74
-12x=84

X= -7

Answer 2

−2(6x+5)=74

Simplify both sides of the equation.

−2(6x+5)=74

−2 x 6x−2 x 5=74

−12x−10=74

Add 10 to both sides.

−12x−10=74

+10 +10

−12x=84

Divide both sides by -12.

−12x = 84

/−12 /-12

x=-7

hope it helps!