Question

What is X? −2(x−6)= x+5

Answer 1

x=-1

Explanation:

-2(x-6)=x+5

-2x-(-12)=x+5

-2x+12=x+15

-2x -----^

x+2x=3x

+15 turns into minus 15

12-15= -3

-3=3x

-1=x

Answer 2

Answer: 7/3 or 2.333333333

Step-by-step explanation:

Distribute -2 to x and -6

-2x + 12 = x + 5

Subtract x from both sides

-3x + 12 = 5

Subtract 12 from both sides

-3x = -7

Divide -3 from both sides

X= 7/3 or 2.333333333