Question

Solve the equation 2(3x + 7) = -22

Answer 1

2(3x + 7) = -22
6x + 14 = -22
6x = -22 - 14
6x = -36
x = - 36/6
x = -6

or this way...
2(3x + 7) = -22...divide both sides by 2
3x + 7 = -22/2
3x + 7 = -11
3x = -11- 7
3x = -18
x = -18/3
x = -6

Answer 2

2(3x + 7) = -22
Use distributive property
6x+14=-22
Subtract 14 from both sides
6x=-36
Divide 6 on both sides
Final Answer: x=-6