Question

Enter the value for x that makes the given equation true. 2(-2x-4)+6=5-3(x+1)

Answer 1

-4

Explanation:

Given the expression 2(-2x-4)+6=5-3(x+1), we are to find the value of x that will make the expression true:

2(-2x-4)+6=5-3(x+1)

Open the parenthesis

2(-2x)-2(4)+6 = 5-3(x)-3

-4x-8+6 = 5-3x-3

Collect like terms

-4x-2 = -3x+2

Collect like terms

-4x+3x = 2+2

-x = 4

Divide both sides by -1

-x/-1 = 4/-1

x = -4

Hence the value of x that makes the equation true is -4