Question

(07.05 LC) What is the value of x in the equation −x = 2 − 3x + 6? (5 points) A. 8 B.4 C. −4 D. −8

Answer 1

Answer: B (x = 4)

- x = 2 - 3x + 6  combine like terms

- x = -3x + 8      add 3x

2x = 8               divide by 2

x = 4