Question

-4(3x+2/6)
Solving for x

Answer 1

x = -1/9

Explanation:

FOIL what is in the parentheses by multiplying terms by -4.

-4(3x) = -12x and -4(2/6) = -4/3

now add these products:

That is the simplified product ^, but assuming you're supposed to set the equation to equal 0...

Set equation to 0 and add the fraction to both sides. Rewrite as

Divide both sides by -12 to get variable, x, alone. Multiplying 4/3 by -1/12 is the same as dividing 4/3 by -12. The negative sign from the -12 make the quotient negative.

x= 1/9

Answer 2

x =
`-(1)/(9)`

Explanation:

FOIL what is in the parentheses by multiplying terms by -4.

`-4(3x+(2)/(6))`

-4(3x) = -12x and -4(2/6) = -4/3

now add these products:
`-12x-(4)/(3)`

That is the simplified product ^, but assuming you're supposed to set the equation to equal 0...

Set equation to 0 and add the fraction to both sides. Rewrite as
`-12x=(4)/(3)`

Divide both sides by -12 to get variable, x, alone. Multiplying 4/3 by -1/12 is the same as dividing 4/3 by -12. The negative sign from the -12 make the quotient negative.

x =
`-(1)/(9)`