Question

2/3 (3x+9)=-2 (2x+6)​

Answer 1

Answer: x=−3

Step-by-step explanation: Let's solve your equation step-by-step.

2

3

(3x+9)=−2(2x+6)

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

2

3

(3x+9)=−2(2x+6)

(

2

3

)(3x)+(

2

3

)(9)=(−2)(2x)+(−2)(6)(Distribute)

2x+6=−4x+−12

2x+6=−4x−12

Step 2: Add 4x to both sides.

2x+6+4x=−4x−12+4x

6x+6=−12

Step 3: Subtract 6 from both sides.

6x+6−6=−12−6

6x=−18

Step 4: Divide both sides by 6.

6x

6

=

−18

6

x=−3

Answer 2

2x+6=-4x-12
2x+4x=-12-6
6x=-18
X=-18/6
X=-3