Question

What is -2(2x - 1) = 22?

Answer 1

the answer is -5. x=-5

Answer 2

x = -5

Explanation:

-2(2x - 1) = 22

Distribute;

-4x + 2 = 22

Subtract 2 from both sides;

-4x = 20

Divide both sides by -4

x = -5