Question

Jerry is solving the equation 6(9x−10)+2(18−3x)=−8.

Answer 1

Answer:

Add -60 and 36.

Step-by-step explanation:

6(9x − 10) + 2(18 − 3x) = −8

use the distributive property a(b + c) = ab + ac

6(9x) + 6(-10) + 2(18) + 2(-3x) = -8

54x - 60 + 36 - 6x = -8           combine like terms

(54x - 6x) + (-60 + 36) = -8   Answer: Add -60 and 36

48x - 24 = -8        add 24 to both sides

48x = 16           divide both sides by 48

x = 16/48

x = 1/3