Question

10) 113 = x - 3(6x + 2)

Answer 1

x = -7

Explanation:

113 = x - 3(6x + 2)

113 = x - 18x - 6

x - 18x = 113 + 6

-17x = 119

x = -7

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Answer 2

x = -7

Explanation:

First, you must distribute the -3 to the numbers in the parenthesis. You will get -18x - 6. the problem is now 113 = x - 18x - 6. With inverse operations this will become 119 = -17x. Divide 119 by -17 and you will get -7. x = -7.