Solve the equation for x: 4 + 3 (x + 2) = - 8

6

-6

2/3

-2/3

Question

Mathematics

Sarai Bean

4 April, 06:23

Solve the equation for x: 4 + 3 (x + 2) = - 8

6

-6

2/3

-2/3

+5

Answers (2)

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Banjo · Answer 1

4+3 (x+2) = -8

4+3x+6=-8

3x=-18

x=-18/3

x=6

Shamar Mcdowell · Answer 2

x = - 6

Step-by-step explanation:

4 + 3 (x + 2) = - 8

Distribute the 3

4 + 3x+6=-8

Combine like terms

10+3x=-8

Subtract 10 from each side

10-10+3x = - 8-10

3x=-18

divide by 3 on both sides

3x/3 = - 18x/3

x = - 6

Solve the equation for x: 4 + 3 (x + 2) = - 86-62/3-2/3

Solve the equation for x: 4 + 3 (x + 2) = - 8

6

-6

2/3

-2/3