2 years ago

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

Mathematics

1 answer:

denpristay [2]2 years ago

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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

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

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