−34(x+2)=6
distribute
-34x -68 = 6
add 68 to each side
-34 x = 74
divide by -34
x = 74/-34
x = -2 6/34
x =-2 3/17
x = - [tex]\frac{37}{17}[/tex]
distribute the parenthesis by - 34
- 34x - 68 = 6 ( add 68 to both sides )
- 34x = 74 ( divide both sides by - 34 )
x = [tex]\frac{74}{-34}[/tex] = - [tex]\frac{37}{17}[/tex]