Question

Solve the equation.

6(x−2)= −18
x=

Answer 1

x = -1

Explanation:

Distribute the 6

Then add 12 to both sides

Next divide both sides by 6

Your answer should be -1. :)

6x-12= -18

+12 +12

6x= -6

/6 /6

x= -1

Answer 2

answer: -1

explanation: you have to distribute the 6 to what’s in the parentheses first. when you do this you get 6x - 12 = -18. next, since 12 is negative, you will add it to both sides. when you do this, you get 6x = -6. lastly, you divide six on both sides. this gives you x = -1