Question

What is -44 - x = 2x + 40​

Answer 1

The answer is x= - 28

Answer 2

Answer: x = -28

-44 - x = 2x + 40                  Add x to both sides

-44 = 3x + 40                       Subtract 40 from both sides

-84 = 3x                               Divide both sides by 3

-28 = x                                 Answer!              

x = -28                                 Answer!