Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:

x = -1/9

Step-by-step 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

Answer:

x = $-\frac{1}{9}$

Step-by-step explanation:

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

$-4(3x+\frac{2}{6})$

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

now add these products: $-12x-\frac{4}{3}$

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 $-12x=\frac{4}{3}$

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 = $-\frac{1}{9}$