Question

Solve 2(x+3) = x - 4

Answer 1

X=2 is the answer do you need to know why

Answer 2

First multiply:

2x + 6 = x - 4

Now rearrange so you have all the x on one side (remember to change the sign when you move from one side to the other):

2x - x = - 4 - 6

Do the sums:

x = -10