Question

What is x when 2(x+3)=x-4

Answer 1

Answer:

$x=-10$

Step-by-step explanation:

First, use distribution to simplify

$2(x+3)=x-4\\2x+6=x-4$

Then, simplify further by combining like terms

$2x+6=x-4\\2x+10=x\\10=-1x$

Solve

$10=-1x\\x=-10$