Question

Solve: -4 (x + 6) + 2 ( x -2) Show your work

Answer 1

-2x - 28

Explanation:

-4(x+6) +2 (x-2) Distribute the -4 to (x+6) and the 2 to (x-2):

-4x - 24 + 2x - 4 Combine like terms -4 + 2x and -24-4:

-2x - 28

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Answer 2

Please see explanation.

Explanation:

-4(x+6) + 2(x-2) First, distribute the -4 to x+6

-4x - 24 + 2(x-2) Now distribute the 2 into x-2

-4x - 24 + 2x - 4 Combine like terms

-4x + 2x - 24 - 4

-2x - 28 This might be your answer but if you are looking for what x is equal to then keep following along.

If you are solving for x then most likely the equation says that it is equal to zero

-2x - 28 = 0 Add 28 to both sides

-2x = 28 divide both sides by -2

x = -14