Question

-2(3x + 8) − 2 = 10?

Answer 1

Answer:

x = -14/3

Step-by-step explanation:

-2(3x + 8) − 2 = 10

Distribute

-6x -16 -2 =10

Combine like terms

-6x -18 = 10

Add 18 to each side

-6x-18+18 =10+18

-6x =28

Divide each side by -6

-6x/-6 = 28/-6

x = 28/-6

Simplify by dividing top and bottom by 2

x = -14/3